Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Falls to SM South 32-31

By Alex Sajna, Will Griffith, and Mason Sajna

February 26, 2024

After winning their last game against Olathe West, the boys varsity basketball team battled against SM South on Friday, Feb. 23 at SM South. At the end of the first quarter, the Lancers were tied 4-4 with the Raiders. After scoring 11 points, the Lancers fell behind at halftime — entering with a score of 17-15. During the third quarter, the Lancers scored 14 points, giving the Lancers a lead of 29-24 entering the fourth quarter. In the last few minutes of the game, the Lancers scored 2 points but were unable to outscore the Raiders, ultimately falling to the Raiders 32-31. The boys varsity basketball team’s record now sits at 13-7.

The next boys varsity basketball game will be sub-state at East at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 against SM South.

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2.23.24 Boys Varsity Basketball vs SM South

Junior Cole Chinnock shoots a floater over his defender and teammates after he drove into the lane. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Will Beck makes a pass to senior Blake Hanson during the first quarter. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Blake Hanson dives in to steal a ball he poked loose. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Teddy Saylor does a layup as he is blocked by several opponents during the third quarter of the game. Shortly after Saylor scored the goal, junior Cole Chinnook also did a layup, raising the score to 26-22 with the Lancers in the lead with two minutes left of the third quarter. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Blake Hanson celebrates tipping the ball out of bounds while pressing. A few seconds later, a SM South timeout was called. Photo by Will Griffith
Seniors Chris Minto, Micheal Muller, Austin Merchant and Mason Warner cheer after a three pointer was scored, giving the Lancers the lead in the third quarter. Photo by Molly Miller
During the second quarter, senior Dalton Harris cheers as the Lancers score. Photo by Alex Sajna
While being blocked by an opponent, senior Teddy Saylor goes in for a layup, scoring and tying the score 17-17 with six minutes left in the third quarter. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Connor Neusel taps his head after senior Abdoulaye Kante dunks the ball before halftime. Photo by Molly Miller
Between the first and second quarter, head varsity basketball coach Shawn Hair meets with the team to discuss the next quarter. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Ryan Dehan participates in the East huddle chant after the basketball team meeting between the first and second quarter. Photo by Alex Sajna
After catching a pass from senior Blake Hanson, senior Teddy Saylor drives the ball down the court and jumps up for a shot, scoring and setting the score to 29-24 with the Lancers in the lead during the fourth quarter with six minutes left to go. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Teddy Saylor does an up and under to get a basket in the third quarter to extend a Lancer run and lead. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Will Beck runs along the sideline as he is blocked by an opponent. After being blocked from moving, he passed the ball to senior Abdoulaye Kante, who then lost possession of the ball. Photo by Mason Sajna
After being subbed out, senior Abdoulaye Kante high fives his teammates on his way to get water. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Blake Hanson looks for a pass while his opponent guards him by the hoop. Photo by Molly Miller

About the Contributors

Alex Sajna, Video Editor

Working on his third year on Harbinger staff, senior Alex Sajna is thrilled to lead the video team as a Video Editor and take pictures as a Photographer. Besides Harbinger, Alex runs cross country and track, takes AP classes and works part time. When he’s not in the J-room, you can find Alex working on his car, making up a cross country practice late at night, or hanging out with family and friends.

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.

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.