Gallery: Varsity Football Falls to Olathe East 35-28 on Senior Night

By Paige Bean, Alex Sajna, Tyler Russell, Katie Cook, and Caroline Hoffman

October 22, 2024

The Lancers fell to the Olathe East Hawks 35-28 at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct 18 at the SM North stadium on senior night.

Prior to kick off, at 6:30 p.m., 21 seniors were recognized for senior night: Carter Rose, Nick Crutchfield, Nate Phillips, Jonas Pastine, Henry Nelson, Brooks Moore, Brady Haughton, Bo Morrissey, Luke Bartalos, Charlie Johnson, Gavin Baird, Mason Schnurr, Joe Musick, Aiden Armstrong, Anderson Wood, Sam Rayfield, Kyler Schuessler, Grayson Fix, Pierson Hardy, Chris Beikmann and Calvin Duske. All of the seniors were escorted by members of their family and stood in front of the crowd to be recognized.

After the senior recognitions, the game kicked off at 7 p.m. and by the end of the first quarter the Lancers were trailing the Hawks 14-7. This score remained until halftime. During halftime, the marching band performed alongside the Lancer Dancers. At the end of the third quarter, the Lancers still trailed the Hawks 14-7 remaining scoreless for 25 minutes. During the fourth quarter, Beikmann scored a receiving touchdown, tying the game at 14-14. At the end of the fourth quarter, the score was 14-14, pushing the game into overtime. The first overtime remained tied but during the second overtime, junior Jack Reeves scored a rushing touchdown followed by a successful extra point, followed by another touchdown from the Olathe East Hawks, tying the game again at 21-21. Three minutes later, Beikmann scored an additional touchdown followed by a successful extra point, putting the Lancers in the lead at 28-21. With a total of four overtimes that extended the game by 32 minutes, the Lancers fell 35-28. The Lancers now sit at a 4-4 record.

After the game, the Marching Band performed “Bloom,” their show for this year, alongside the Lancer Dancers. This was the annual “Glow Show,” and the band members and dancers wore LED lights while all of the stadium lighting was turned off.

The varsity football team’s next game will be on Friday, Oct. 25th against Olathe South at the Olathe District Athletic Center.

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10.18.24 Varsity Football falls to Olathe East 35-28 on Senior Night

Senior Grayson Fix and his mom, Terry Fix, step forward as her son is recognized during the senior night ceremony. Photo by Tyler Russell
Senior Max McMahon looks into the student section as he walks onto the field for the first marching band performance of the night. Photo by Tyler Russell
Lancer Dancer senior Grace Demetriou holds her pink pom over her heart during the national anthem. The theme for the football game was pink out to support breast cancer awareness. Photo by Katie Cook
Junior Jack Reeves runs to escape a sack after looking to pass to senior Chris Beikmann. Photo by Katie Cook
Junior Jack Reeves prepares for a hit after he ran the ball for a short gain of five yards. Photo by Katie Cook
Senior Lola Condon does a fan kick at the beginning of the halftime show. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
JV Lancer Dancer Macy Fore holds up her flag as a part of the halftime show. Photo by Katie Cook
Senior Max McMahon and junior Eli Moon play their saxophones during the Lancer Band’s “Bloom” halftime performance. Photo by Katie Cook
Senior Ada Lillie Worthington waves her flag in the air at the beginning of the halftime performance. Photo by Paige Bean
Junior Macy Fore walks in a circle with her flag while looking at teammate Hannah Todd. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Sophomore Marlowe Wagner waves her flag during the halftime performance of “Bloom”. Photo by Alex Sajna
Juniors Lyla Weeks and Jane Rasmussen laugh while waiting to perform their dance. Photo by Paige Bean
Juniors Lyla Weeks and Macy Fore rotate their flags in the air while performing at halftime. Photo by Paige Bean
Senior Brady Haughton runs to grab and receive the punt return after halftime. The Lancers were trailing the Hawks 14-7 at the start of the third quarter. Photo by Tyler Russell
While reviewing film on the sideline, the players listen to defensive coordinator DeMontie Cross as he shouts at them for not following plays. Photo by Tyler Russell
Senior Aiden Armstrong carries the ball to the end zone while one of his opponents attempts to tackle him. Photo by Paige Bean
Junior Davis Eakes reaches out to catch the ball when junior Henry Stiglic flies over. Photo by Paige Bean
Junior Jack Stratenmeier helps another marching band member untangle their strand of LEDs. Photo by Tyler Russell
Junior Jane Rasmussen picks up her glowing flag pole during the Glow Show after the game as she waits for her time to dance. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Senior Makena Campbell plays the flute in the Glow Show during the after game performance of “Bloom” by the marching band and Lancers Dancers. Photo by Tyler Russell
Junior drum major Shubra Durgavathi conducts the band with her light up batons. Photo by Paige Bean
Drum major senior Lincoln King conducts the band with LED batons during the performance of “Bloom” after the end of the game. Photo by Alex Sajna
The Lancer Dancers perform after the game with their flags replaced by poles covered in Christmas lights and their uniforms covered in LED lights. Photo by Paige Bean

About the Contributors

Paige Bean, Print Photo Editor

Saving the best for last, senior Paige Bean is entering her final year on staff as the Head Print Photo Editor. Paige has been on staff since her freshman year and taking photos since she was born, thanks to her father. When she’s not in the journalism room, Paige is the Student Body President, a member of Kemper Teen Arts Council, President of the Just Like You Films Youth Advisory Board, and more. Paige hopes to study filmmaking next year and continue creating media.

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.

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.

Katie Cook, Photo Mentor

Starting her third year on staff, senior Katie Cook is thrilled to be working as a photo mentor. Katie is excited to be back on the sidelines shooting Friday night football, even if it means suffering in thousand-degree weather or shivering out in the rain. When she is not cropping photos in the backroom, she spends her free time listening to music, eating Italian food, traveling, reading or watching bad rom-com movies.

Caroline Hoffman, Staff Photographer

Sophomore Caroline Hoffman is excited to start her second year on the Harbinger staff as a staff photographer. You will often find Caroline practicing dances for her studio and dance team and taking photos of her friends with her mini camera. Caroline loves hanging out with friends, volunteering through NCL (National Charity League). Caroline can’t wait to show how truly amazing Shawnee Mission East is through her camera.