Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Defeats FL Schlagle 60-26

By Caroline Martucci, Mason Sajna, Kate Beaulieu, and Elle Siegel

December 9, 2022

In the first round of the Championship Showdown tournament, the Lancers had 24 rebounds, 16 assists, 12 steals, three blocks, and a free throw percentage of 75% to defeat FL Schlagle. At the end of the first quarter, the Lancers led 16-13. By halftime, the Lancers had a 14 point lead and the score was 31-17. At the start of the fourth quarter, SM East was up 49-22. Senior Dillon Mong led all scorers with 13 points and had five rebounds. Senior George Kopp scored 11 points and got five steals. The Lancers defeated the Stallions 60-26.

The boys varsity basketball team defeated St. James Academy on Dec. 8, and will play in the finals on Friday, Dec. 9 at SM East against Blue Valley North at 8:30 p.m.

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12.06.22 Boys Varsity Basketball vs FL Schlagle

Seniors Will Alexander and Spencer Blacketer attempt to avoid a penalty in the second quarter. Photo by Elle Siegel
Junior Abdoulaye Kanté takes a hit to the face while moving the ball over to the Lancers. Photo by Elle Siegel
Junior Jack Jones attempts to stop his opponent from receiving the ball after a freethrow. Photo by Elle Siegel
Senior George Kopp dodges defense with the help of his teammates for a pass. Photo by Elle Siegel
Junior Blake Hanson and seniors Will Alexander and Spencer Blacketer shoot around in warm ups before the game. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Abdoulaye Kante boxes out his opponents for the rebound. Kante had three rebounds. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Jack Jones looks to get the rebound after his teammate shoots a free throw. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Head Coach Hair and Coach Oettmeier direct their attention to the game as they talk to senior Dillon Mong. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior Zachary Baker plays the flute with the band during the second half of the game. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Sophomore Cole Chinnock gets fouled while driving to the basket. Chinnock went two for two for free throws. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Seniors Graham Mosher and Zach Sederquist participate in the school song tradition after the game. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior and Point Guard, Spencer Blacketer dribbles the ball down the court, beating his defender and quickly moving the ball to his open teammates. Photo by Kate Beaulieu
Senior George Kopp defends his opponent, ensuring that he does not get beat and give up a basket. Photo by Kate Beaulieu
Senior Spencer Blacketer dribbles the ball towards the goal, with a opponent trailing right next to him. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior George Kopp dribbles the ball past the student section as he runs down the sideline to try and score. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Dillon Mong dribbles the ball down the court, next to the sideline, after the lancers regained possession of the ball when an opponent lost control of it. Photo by Mason Sajna
Seniors Will Alexander, Spencer Blacketer, and Dillon Mong watch the ball after Blacketer’s block of the opponent’s shot caused the ball to miss the goal. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Dillon Mong gives the referee a thumbs up to show that his team gets possession after one of his teammates dive for the loose ball. photo by Kate Beaulieu
Senior CJ Leonard dribbles the ball next to the sideline with an opponent reaching for it. Leonard later lost the ball after the opponent knocked it out of his hand. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior George Kopp runs down the court after he was passed the ball by senior Dillon Mong. Photo by Mason Sajna

About the Contributors

Caroline Martucci, Print Photo Editor

Head Photo Editor senior Caroline Martucci can’t wait to lead the photography staff for her fourth year on staff. When she’s not looking through her wide lens capturing the moment, editing galleries or designing photostories in the J room, you can find her driving around with her friends listening to Taylor Swift. Martucci also serves as Senior Class Vice President, chairs three projects for SHARE and serves on the Women in Leadership Council.

Mason Sajna, Video Editor

As a fourth year harbinger staffer, senior Mason Sajna is excited to be a leader on staff this year as a Video Editor, Photo Mentor and Equipment Manager. When he isn’t in the J room editing a video or trying to find some tripod piece, Mason is running as a varsity track and cross country runner and is in five AP classes. When things finally slow down, Mason likes to spend his free time with his friends or just hang out at home.

Kate Beaulieu, Staff Photographer

Senior Kate Beaulieu is going into her third and final year on Harbinger as a Staff Photographer. When Kate isn’t taking sports photos, specifically lacrosse ones, she can be found babysitting, rewatching 10 Things I Hate About You, and hanging out with friends. During school hours, Kate is taking AP classes, playing tennis, being social media coordinator for the Freelancer, being a chair for Unified Teams, and playing varsity lacrosse.

Elle Siegel

Going into her third semester on The Harbinger, Assistant Photo Editor Elle Siegel is excited for new opportunities for her junior year! In addition to Harbinger, Elle is in the chamber choir at East, has been figure skating since she was three and takes photos for Quite Frankly the Band. She loves to sing, dance and drive to East to get the best view of the sunset with her older sister and her wheaten terrier-poodle mix, Lucky.