The Harlan Cyclones went to the air to beat the Atlantic Trojans on Friday night 56-14. It was a tight game early with a 7-0 Harlan lead after the first quarter. The Trojans would tie the game at 7-7 and again at 14-14 with just over 4 minutes left in the first half.

That’s when the Cyclones took to the aerial attack. Harlan Quarterback Preston Mulligan threw touchdown passes of 54, 7, and 31 yards to take a 21 point lead into halftime.

The 54 yard strike was on the first play of that drive. The next drive only took 3 plays. And the final score was as time expired in the half. The Cyclones carried that momentum into the second half and they rolled to the win.

Mulligan was 12-19 for 350 yards and 5 touchdowns and 1 interception. The Cyclones outgained the Trojans 579-159 and had a 350-45 advantage through the air.

The Cyclones improved to 3-1 and will travel to ADM to open up district play next week.

Atlantic falls to 2-2 and will open district play at home against Kuemper Catholic.