Holding the lead the entire game, the Lancers defeated the SM West Vikings 40-7 on Oct. 10. Junior Jack Reeves and senior Henry Nelson scored rushing touchdowns in the first quarter, with both being followed by good kicks by senior Calvin Duske. In the second quarter, Reeves rushed for another touchdown but the kick was missed.
During halftime, the SM East Marching Band and Lancer Dancers performed their Senior Night routine.
With eight minutes to go in the third quarter, Reeves passed for a touchdown to sophomore Gus Kettler, with the kick being missed. Towards the end of the game, senior Henry Nelson made a rushing touchdown and junior Vince Kopp made a pass to senior Brooks Moore for a touchdown with both kicks being good. With two minutes left in the game, the Vikings made a 58-yard rushing touchdown and a good kick, scoring their only points of the game.
The Lancer’s next game is on Friday, Oct. 18 against the Olathe East Hawks at SM North at 7 p.m., which will also be senior night and the middle school band night.
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10.13.24 Varsity Football vs. SM West
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Senior Charlie Johnson and the varsity football team run onto the field before the start of the game. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
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Senior Henry Nelson breaks out of the pocket to run the ball 19 yards into the end zone for the team’s second touchdown of the game. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
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Senior Chris Beikmann goes in for a tackle on a rushing opponent with a minute and a half left before halftime. Beikmann’s tackle was successful. Photo by Mason Sajna
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Sophomore Gus Ketteler celebrates as he charges into the endzone with two opponents behind trailing him, halfway through the third quarter. Photo by Mason Sajna
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Sophomore Gus Ketteler runs into the end zone to make the score 26-0 Lancers, after receiving a 19 yard pass from junior Jack Reeves halfway through the third quarter. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
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Sophomore Gus Ketteler smiles after making a touchdown halfway through the third quarter. Photo by Mason Sajna
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Sophomore Maci Grecian twirls a flag around with the Lancer Dancers during the halftime show. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
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Freshman Brynlee Perbeck cheers on the Lancers from the sideline. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
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Junior Eric Schlote rushes towards the sideline as an opponent attempts to intercept him during the fourth quarter. The opponent’s interception was successful, sending Schlote into the sideline. Photo by Mason Sajna
