Gallery: Varsity Football Defeats Olathe North 39-34

By Tyler Russell, Annie Trenkle, and Caroline Martucci

September 30, 2024

The Lancers defeated the Olathe North Eagles 39-34 during their homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 27. The Lancers held their lead for the entire game with touchdowns from both teams. By the end of the first half, the Lancers were ahead of the Eagles 33-21. Junior Jack Reeves had three rushing touchdowns and senior Chris Beikmann had a 52-yard receiving touchdown. Also, two fields goal were made by senior Calvin Duske to secure the lead between the Eagles. The Lancers now sport a 3-1 record and the Eagles’ record now stands at 1-3.

The Lancers are scheduled to play their next game on Friday, Oct. 4 against Gardner Edgerton at 7 p.m. at Gardener Edgerton High School.

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9.27.24 Varsity Football Defeats Olathe North 39-34

Sophomore Gus Ketteler waits to receive the punt at the start of the first quarter. Photo by Annie Trenkle
Junior Ezra Pastine walks to hand the ball to the referee after the last play of the first quarter. Photo by Tyler Russell
Senior Nate Phillips holds his head after getting injured in the prior play. Phillips’ teammates carried him off of the field. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Jack Reeves drops the ball as he gets tackled before the first down marker. Photo by Caroline Martucci
The defensive line sets up on a third down in an attempt to stop the Eagles from achieving a first down. Photo by Tyler Russell
Senior Brooks Moore congratulates his teammate senior Chris Beikmann after he scores a touchdown with 46 seconds left in the second quarter. Photo by Annie Trenkle
Junior Jack Reeves high-fives his teammate after a touchdown in the first half. The Lancers were up 33-14 with less than a minute left in the first half. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior Gavin Baird fights for the ball after he gets a tackle during the third quarter. Photo by Tyler Russell
Junior Jack Reeves runs the ball down the field toward the end zone. Photo by Annie Trenkle
Senior Aiden Armstrong celebrates his teammate junior Jack Reeves after he scores a touchdown. Photo by Annie Trenkle
Junior Jack Reeves runs the ball for a first down in the fourth quarter. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Sophomore Dylan Dehan looks at his teammate in response to Olathe North getting a first down in the fourth quarter. The Lancers were up 39-28. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Jack Reeves falls to the ground after running the ball with 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Lancers were up 39-28. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Will Griffith sings the school song with his team in front of the student section after the game. Photo by Caroline Martucci

About the Contributors

Tyler Russell, Photo Editor

After spending hundreds of hours on photoshop, junior Tyler Russell is pumped to continue his journey on The Harbinger as an Assistant Photo Editor. On a typical day, you’ll find him helping the other photographers or scrambling to finish student life photos on time while editing in the library. When Tyler isn’t slouched on the library spinny chair, you’ll find him playing tennis, baking anything he can find on pinterest, or searching through Disney artifacts. Despite the stressful moments, Harbinger has become a family to look forward to every day.

Annie Trenkle, Photo Mentor

Going into her second year on staff, Junior Annie Trenkle is a photographer for the Harbinger. Outside of taking photos she is a part of the IB program and her favorite class in school is AP Physics. Annie’s outside of school activities include soccer, tennis, and basketball. She is also the chair of Harvesters Give Lunch and Wayside Waifs SHARE organizations. However, she can also be found doing the things she loves most which is traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

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.