In their last game of the season and before the Halloween weekend, the varsity football team was defeated in their playoffs game against SM Northwest on Friday, Oct. 27. The first quarter began with three points being scored by the Cougars, setting the score at the beginning of the game to 3-0 with the Cougars in the lead. After the Lancers were able to score a touchdown and field goal, the second quarter ended with the Lancers in the lead with a score of 7-3.
During halftime, SM Northwest’s band performed. During the third quarter, the Cougars were able to make two touchdowns and one field goal, ending the quarter with the score being 16-7 in favor of the Cougars. During the fourth quarter, the Lancers scored one touchdown with a successful field goal, upping the score to 16-14; with the final score of 17-14 concluding the game. East spectators were encouraged to wear their halloween costumes, with many showing up in them. This game concludes the boys varsity football team’s season with an overall record of 3-6.
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10.27.23 Varsity Football Playoffs
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Senior Luke Pearcy swings his arm back as he prepares to make a pass. The pass was incomplete. Photo by Mason Sajna
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Junior Nate Phillips runs towards his opponents after receiving the ball. During this play, he was able to make a gain of 3 yards. Photo by Mason Sajna
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Sophomore Jack Reeves high fives assistant coach Derek Rider after scoring a touchdown, setting the score to 3-6 for East in the second quarter with six and a half minutes to go. Photo by Mason Sajna
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Freshman Zekiah Hardgraves runs towards an opponent driving the ball down the sideline during the last quarter of the game. Photo by Mason Sajna
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The cheerleaders go ahead and lead the East spectators in the school song after waiting for the football players to come over. The temperature during the game was around 40 degrees with an 8 mph wind. Photo by Mason Sajna
