Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer Draws SM West 0-0

By Will Griffith, Simon Shawver, and Amelie Wong

September 1, 2024

The Lancers went into the game against SM West ranked tenth in the state with SM West being ranked third in the state by Metro Mokan Sports. The roster this year consists of 20 seniors and three juniors — one including junior Stephen Hlobik in the starting lineup.

“We knew we were going to have a good season with a strong squad, but [had] a lot of nerves because West was a good team and we wanted to start the season off 1-0,” Hlobik said.

The Lancers were held to zero goals in the first and second half. The game then went into overtime that consisted of two 10-minute halves of “golden goal” where the first goal scored wins. Both teams held each other to zero goals and the Lancers left the game with a draw against SM West.

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8.30.24 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. SM West

Senior Lars Alsin chases after a through ball played by Senior Cooper Hardin while running around his defender. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior George Hartman shoots from outside the box. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Stephen Hlobilk and senior Lars Alsin jump into the air while in the wall to attempt to block a SM West freekick. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Quinn McCarthy cuts back on a defender. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Cooper Brende looks to pass after taking the ball from a SM West player. Photo by Simon Shawver
Senior Lukas Lowry looks towards the East sideline to get instruction while his team is attacking. Photo by Simon Shawver
Senior Lukas Lowry goes up to punch a SM West free kick. Photo by Simon Shawver
Senior Quinn McCarthy dribbles past his defender to later cross a ball into the box. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Chris Hastert looks up attempting to get in front of his opponent, preparing to head the ball. Photo by Amelie Wong
Junior Carter Santa fights for possession of the ball after it is headed by a SM West player. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Miles Kroening chases after the ball in attempt to steal possession from his opponent. Photo by Amelie Wong

About the Contributors

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.

Simon Shawver, Staff Photographer

Junior Simon Shawver is very excited to be starting his second year on Harbinger as a photographer. Outside of taking pictures, Simon likes fishing, playing baseball, being with friends and family, eating, and watching TV.

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.