Gallery: Boys Varsity Defeats Gardner Edgerton 77-55

By Will Griffith, Hadley Chapman, Ryan Dehan, and Audrey Condon

February 4, 2023

After a loss against East’s rival, Rockhurst, the lancers were able to defeat Gardner 77-55 on Tuesday Jan. 31. The lancers went from shooting 16-42 giving the lancers a 38% shot accuracy last Friday but were able to increase to a 47% shot accuracy for their next game. The lancers were lead in scoring by Senior Hudson Henzlik, going 7/13 in three-point shots, scoring 21 points for the lancers within a 16 minute playing period. The Lancers also tied their season high on Tuesday with 77 points scored and beating Gardner Edgerton for the second time this season. The boys play next on Friday Feb. 3 in an away game against Olathe North.

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Boys Basketball vs Gardner Edgerton

Senior Spencer Blacketer celebrates with team after Senior Hudson Henzlik made 3/3 free throws within a 5 minute playing period. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Junior Abdoulaye Kante shoots over Gardner’s defense, increasing East’s lead in the second quarter. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Junior Abdoulaye Kante jumps for the ball in tip-off at the beginning of the game resulting in East starting on defense. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Senior Hudson Henzlik attempts to block Gardner’s offense as the lancers lead in the second quarter. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Senior Spencer Blacketer passes to teammate Hudson Henzlik who shoots a three-pointer and scores, increasing the lancer’s lead in the first quarter. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Senior Hudson Henzlik shoots a recovered rebound from teammate CJ Leonard’s missed layup. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Senior George Kopp drives to the goal and is fouled by Gardner’s defense while going for a layup. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Junior Laynie Manning and Senior Macy Crosser preform their nationals hiphop routine during halftime. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Varsity Lancer Dancers pause in their end position at the end of their routine. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Junior Teddy Saylor begins the third quarter by making a layup bringing the score to 42-32. Photo by Hadley Chapman
Junior Teddy Saylor scores a reverse layup in the 3rd quarter getting an and one. Photo By Will Griffith
Junior Abdulaye Kante drives into the lane to make a layup in the second quarter. Photo By Will Griffith
Senior CJ Leanord goes up for a breakaway dunk in the early 4th quarter. Photo By Will Griffith
Junior Abdulaye Kante stretches and warms up before tip-off at the beginning of the game. Photo by Ryan Dehan
Junior Abdulaye Kante tips off at the beginning of the game. Photo by Ryan Dehan
Junior Teddy Saylor takes off for a layup in the second quarter. Photo by Ryan Dehan
Junior Joey Hoffman celebrates teammate Hudson Henzlik’s fifth three pointer of the game. Photo by Ryan Dehan
Junior Laynie Manning throws her teammate Avery Guck in their first trick of their hip-hop dance. Photo by Ryan Dehan
Varsity Head Coach Shawn Hair coaches Junior Abdulaye Kante after Kante exits the game. Photo by Ryan Dehan

About the Contributors

Will Griffith, Online Photo Editor

Entering his sixth semester on staff, senior Will Griffith is excited to take on the role of Head Online Photo Editor. When he’s not making saves as a goalkeeper on the soccer field, he’s behind the camera shooting sports and other stories for The Harbinger. You can also find him up late editing photos and posting galleries or relaxing with friends while playing video games and soccer.

Hadley Chapman, Photo Editor

Senior Hadley Chapman is beyond excited for her fourth and final year on The Harbinger staff as co-head photo editor and can’t wait to soak up every last moment and memory she can from her second family. When she isn’t overthinking every photo from a recent shoot in the back room, you can find her in the SHARE room with her fellow execs, out on the tennis courts or wrangling her zoo of pets at home. Whether it’s brainstorming portraits or begging for validation from Tate, she will find any excuse to be in the J-room and hopes to give back as much to this staff as it has to her.

Ryan Dehan, Staff Photographer

Going into his second and final year on the Harbinger, senior Ryan Dehan is coming into the new year with new responsibilities on the staff. Now a Photo Mentor, Staff Photographer and Video Producer, Ryan will be able to work on videos with the video crew, as well as shoot big sports games, pep assemblies and more. When Ryan isn’t in the back room of the J room, he is playing football, working out, hanging out with friends or playing soccer. On top of Harbinger, Ryan is a SHARE Exec, Link Crew Leader and he plays varsity football and runs track.

Audrey Condon, Staff Photographer

Heading into her final year on Harbinger as a staff photographer, senior Audrey Condon is so excited to see what the year has in store. When she’s not spending every waking hour shooting a sports event or desperately finding names for a caption, she can be found nannying, working out, or front row at the Lancer sports games. Within the walls of East, Audrey juggles AP classes, Varsity Softball, Link Crew, NHS, and Pep Exec duties. In her free time you can find her curled up with a book or enjoying her weekends out and about with friends.