Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Falls to SM Northwest 68-57

By Caroline Martucci, Kenna Harrington, Mason Sajna, and Will Griffith

January 13, 2024

Alongside the stands at full capacity, undefeated SM East boys varsity basketball competed against undefeated SM Northwest at SM East on Friday, Jan. 12. After the first quarter, the Lancers were down 15-5. At half, the Lancers trailed 37-19. The Lancers went into the fourth quarter down by 14 points but scored 7 points in the last minute and a half of the game. The Lancers outscored the Cougars in both the third and fourth quarters but were unable to win the game. Senior Abdoulaye Kanté led the Lancers with 22 points and 8 offensive boards. Following Kanté, junior Will Beck led with 14 points and 5 defensive rebounds. The Lancers fell to SM Northwest 68-57, making the team’s record 7-1.

The team will travel to Valley Center High School for a tournament on Jan. 18 through Jan. 20. The next home game for the team will be on Friday, Jan. 26 against rival Rockhurst High School.

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1.12.24 Boys Varsity vs SM Northwest

Senior Teddy Saylor shoots over his fallen defender. Saylor had 8 points. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Juniors Cole Chinnock and Walt Jones trap SM Northwest’s ball handler in the Lancer’s press. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Will Beck shoots a layup in the first half of the game. Beck had 14 points. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Walt Jones dribbles past his defender in the fourth quarter. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Juniors Walt Jones and Will Beck help senior Abdoulaye Kanté off of the ground. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Carter Brock finishes at the rim in the last few plays of the game. Brock had 5 points. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Walt Jones and senior Joey Hoffman cheer after a made basket. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Seniors Michael Muller, Chris Minto and Collin Ford cheer for the Lancers in the last minute of the game. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Cole Chinnock boxes out an opposing player while rebounding a free throw. Photo by Kenna Harrington
Junior Walt Jones pivots in order to deliver a pass. Photo by Kenna Harrington
Senior Abdoulaye Kante guards the ball before laying the ball into the basket in the final minutes of the game. Photo by Kenna Harrington
Senior Teddy Saylor goes up for a layup into a congested lane and gets blocked. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Blake Hanson dives for a loose ball he poked out of the SM Northwest point guards hands. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Carter Brock goes up for a layup after beating a SM Northwest player with a spin move. Photo by Will Griffith.
Head Coach Shawn Hair tells his team at a SM Northwest timeout what press defence the lancer will play. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Joey Hoffman celebrates a 3 pointer from Junior Walt Jones in the third quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Blake Hanson dives toward the court as he tries to keep possession of the ball during the second quarter of the game. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Will Beck attempts to score while an opponent is blocking him during the first quarter of the game. Unable to make the goal, he then made a pass to junior Carter Brock which was intercepted by an opponent. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Will Beck jumps to make a dunk during the third quarter of the game as the crowd watches. Beck’s goal was successful, upping the score to 41-28 in favor of the Cougars. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Will Beck raises the ball as gets ready to jump for a layup during the second quarter of the game. Beck’s goal was successful, raising the score to 37-19 in favor of the Cougars a few seconds before halftime. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Will Beck reaches to get the rebound. Photo by Caroline Martucci

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.

Kenna Harrington, Photo Editor

After only a semester on staff, senior Kenna Harrington is ready to step into the role of Head Photographer. Along with the other Head Photographers, Kenna is thrilled to see what herself and the staff have in store for them this year! If not scrolling through Adobe Bridge or editing photos, you can find Kenna playing varsity soccer or binging a new show.

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.

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.