Gallery: Varsity Football Defeats SM West 25-0 on Homecoming

By Mason Sajna, Caroline Martucci, Amelie Wong, and Will Griffith

October 2, 2023

In their fifth game of the season, the Lancers faced off against SM West at the SM North stadium on Friday, Sept. 29 for the homecoming game. At the start of the game, West kicked off to East. With 8 minutes left in the first quarter, senior Ryan Dehan kicked a 27 yard field goal, raising the score to 3-0. West then made a safety foul, netting East 2 points and upping the score to 5-0. During the second quarter with a minute left, senior Luke Pearcy made an 8 yard pass to sophomore Jack Reeves who then scored a touchdown, raising the score to 11-0. Senior Ryan Dehan then attempted the extra point, setting the score to 12-0 at halftime.

During halftime, the Homecoming Royalty was announced. Seniors Charlie Muehlberger, Ella Howard, Lauren McGuire, Collin Ford, Blake Hanson and Tessa Herring were crowned.

During the third quarter, senior Luke Pearcy made a touchdown by rushing 4 yards with 3 minutes left in the quarter. Senior Ryan Dehan then attempted the extra point and made it, raising the score to 19-0 with one quarter left. During the last quarter of the game, junior Nate Phillips rushed 32 yards to make a touchdown, scoring the last touchdown of the game and netting the final score of 25-0 for an East win. After the game, the Lancer Dancers and the East band performed their piece “Door 13” for the first time in full costume. The varsity football team’s record now stands 2-3.

The varsity football team’s next game will be Friday, Oct. 6 against Olathe NW at the SM South stadium for senior night at 7 p.m.

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9.29.23 Varsity Football vs. SM West

Junior Kyler Schuessler runs out onto the field before the kickoff with the rest of the football team. Photo by Amelie Wong
Sophomore Brock Rider celebrates after East wrestled for the ball and gained possession in the first play of the game. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Joey Hoffman turns away to look for teammate and senior Hayden Falley’s parents after Falley had fallen and broken his arm on the field. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Brady Haughton eyes the ball as it flies past him from a failed pass by West with one minute left in the first quarter. Photo by Mason Sajna
Sophomore Jack Reeves is tackled by an opponent as he drives the play down the field with nine minutes left in the third quarter. Photo by Mason Sajna
Sophomore Brock Rider jumps in the air to block a pass from the SM West quarterback. Photo by Will Griffith
Sophomore Jack Reeves cuts on a defender to get an offensive gain against him that led to a scoring touchdown. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Zoe Chaney cheers with East teacher Mrs. Buckman’s daughter. Photo by Caroline Martucci
The stadium lights flash blue to indicate a Lancer touchdown before halftime. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior Tessa Herring walks with her sister down the track to line up. Herring was later crowned as a winner. Photo Caroline Martucci
Senior Lauren McGuire gets crowned by student council member junior Ingrid Blacketer. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Honorary member of the Homecoming Court junior Carlie Foutch takes a photo with her supporters, including Mr. Kramer. Photo by Caroline Martucci
After being named Homecoming Royalty, senior Blake Hanson stands with his grandmother who escorted him. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior Charlie Carroll celebrates the East win with senior Sam Streiler after the game. Photo by Mason Sajna
Drum major and senior Charlie Muehlberger conducts the band as they perform at the end of the football game. Photo by Amelie Wong
Junior Lucy Wolf performs “Door 13” with the Lancer Dancers at the conclusion of the football game. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior and drum major Charlie Muehlberger conducts band’s “Door 13” performance after the game. 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.

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.

Amelie Wong, Online Photo Editor

Senior Amelie Wong is entering her third and final year on staff as Harbinger’s first ever head online photo editor. Though she is still trying to figure out all of the responsibilities for her new role, she is so excited to see what new challenges this year brings. When Amelie is not in the J-room you can probably find her at Target buying more Red Bull or Starbucks getting her third coffee of the day.

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.