Gallery: Girls Varsity Soccer Defeats Olathe West 1-0

By Mason Sajna, Madi Maupin, and Molly Miller

April 28, 2023

After battling for the ball almost the whole game, the girls’ varsity soccer team defeated Olathe West in their first overtime game of the season on Tuesday, April 25, by a score of 1-0. The only goal of the game was a penalty kick scored by freshman Kate Lucas. During the normal length of the game, goals were not scored by either team. Both teams shared equal possession throughout, while also battling for a goal for the duration of the game.

The next girls’ varsity soccer game will be on Friday, April 28 at the SM Soccer Complex, Field 2, against Mill Valley at 7 P.M.

4.25.23 Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Olathe West

Junior Margot Beaver looks for a teammate to pass to while opponents trail behind her 3 minutes into the game. Photo by Molly Miller
Freshman Natalie Scobie pepares to shoot the ball while a defender on the opposing team tries to block her goal. Photo by Molly Miller
Senior Ashley Koch brings the ball down the line before shooting seconds later. Photo by Molly MIller
Sophomore Sophia Beedle defends the opposing team from moving toward towards the goal. Photo by Madi Maupin
Junior Margot Beaver runs to the ball to pass to her team. Photo by Madi Maupin
Senior Captain Reese Birch runs after the ball to win the possession back. Photo by Madi Maupin
Freshman Kate Lucas drives the ball between two opponents while making a pass to senior Ashley Koch. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Margot Beaver kicks the ball as she makes a pass to senior Cate Holzbeierlein. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Ashley Koch races an opponent to the ball after heading the ball. Koch gained possession of the ball after her opponents fell while she tried to kick it. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Autumn Sun and sophomore Sophia Beedle high five in the first half of the game. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Kenna Harrington runs with her opponent as her opponent drives the ball midfield towards the goal. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Ashley Koch races her opponent towards the ball as she drives it towards the goal. Koch was later cornered, but made a pass to senior Reese Birch to get it back on the field. Photo by Mason Sajna

About the Contributors

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.

Madi Maupin, Staff Artist

Sophomore Madi Maupin is starting her first semester with The Harbinger as a photographer and artist. Along with The Harbinger, Madi is involved with STUCO, soccer and is the boys JV soccer manager. In Madi’s free time she enjoys being with her friends and family, playing soccer, going to the lake, driving around with her friends, and working. Madi is so excited for this upcoming semester and the new experiences and memories Madi will create.

Molly Miller, Print Photo Editor

Entering into her fourth and final year, senior Molly Miller is ecstatic to be a Head Print Photo Editor for the Harbinger. When she’s not editing in Photoshop in the backroom, Molly is hanging out with friends, cleaning her room, or going for a walk around Prairie Village listening to Zach Bryan or Megan Moroney.