Shope, former HHS standout, takes over as leader of program

Shope, former HHS standout, takes over as leader of program

By John Henson Managing Editor As a star linebacker/running back in 1999, Harlan’s Frank Shope played a key role on an 11-2 squad that was among the best football teams in school history. As the new football coach at his alma mater, Shope begins the process of rebuilding after a 2025 season that was among the school’s worst. The Dragons are coming off a 1-10 season in which they were outscored 469-50. Brian Williams was let go as coach earlier i…