Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer Defeats Olathe East 3-0 on Senior Night

By Amelie Wong, Caroline Martucci, Clara Peters, and Will Griffith

October 26, 2024

The Lancers completed their season with another win, defeating Olathe East 3-0 and being named the 2024 Sunflower League Champs for the second year in a row on Thursday, Oct. 25. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. but it was pushed up to 5 p.m. due to severe thunderstorms that were supposed to hit later that night. Senior George Hartman scored all three goals of the night, one in the first half and two in the second, assists were made by senior Brady Neuman and Junior Stephen Hlobik. The varsity Lancer Dancers performed their game day hip hop routine during halftime.

At the conclusion of the game, the Lancers held their senior night ceremony for their 20 senior players and five senior managers: Nathan Daniels, Colton Sims, Luke LaHue,Clayton Weaver and Bo Morrissey. JV boys soccer players, JV and varsity Lancer Dancers and JV and varsity cheerleaders lined the field as the players walked down with their families as their names were announced.

The Lancers hold the title of the number one ranked in the 6A Eastern Regional Division with an overall record of 14-1-1 and .906 seed points. The Lancers will host their Regional Semi-Final game on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. at SMAC. The team will face off against Blue Valley High School, who is currently ranked at 16 in the division with a record of 5-11-0 and has .312 seed points. The Lancers will be the number one seed in the KSHSAA Class 6A Regional Bracket.

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10.24.24 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Olathe East

Seniors Ben Oviatt, Josh Woofter, Gus Huntley and Henry Duchene cheer for senior Landon Romero as his name is announced before the game. Photo by Clara Peters
Senior Ben Perkins follows his opponent in attempt to take back possession of the ball after he missed a shot. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior Ben Perkins helps senior Miles Kroening up after Kroening got fouled. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Senior George Hartman attempts to steal possession from his opponent but is blocked. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Ben Perkins yells to the ref that it’s their ball after it goes out of bounds. Olathe East was awarded possession. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Miles Kroening lands after leaping over his opponents leg attempting a tackle. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Cooper Hardin gets his jersey pulled down and grabbed while dribbling the ball down the sideline, Hardin was later awarded a free-kick outside the box. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior George Hartman falls after being hit in the face by a defenders elbow. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Chris Hastert jumps to header the ball away from his opponent. Photo by Clara Peters
Senior Quinn McCarthy fights for possession of the ball. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Ben Perkins and his opponent attempt to use their arms to block each other from stealing the ball. Photo by Amelie Wong
Junior Stephen Hlobik shields off the ball from his defender to dribble the ball down the sideline. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Cooper Brende kicks the ball to his teammate in the first half of the game. Photo by Clara Peters
Senior Jack Meirowsky attempts to steal the ball from his opponent. Photo by Clara Peters
Senior Jack Meirowsky jumps into the air to win a pass in the air played by junior Carter Santa and hits his opponent in the face with his knee and receives a yellow card for his efforts. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Miles Kroening watches the ball after it is kicked by an opposing player. Photo by Clara Peters
Coach Jamie Kelly speaks to the referees as he receives a yellow card for arguing after a call. Photo by Clara Peters
Senior Ava Smith cheers for senior George Hartman after he scored his second goal of the game. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Stephen Hlobik shoots the ball while colliding with a Olathe East defender, Hlobik’s shot was later saved by the Olathe East goalkeeper. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior George Hartman attempts to take back possession of the ball at midfield. Hartman had a hat-trick. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Coach Jamie Kelly watches senior George Hartman run the ball towards the goal to attempt a shot in the second half of the game. Photo by Clara Peters
Senior George Hartman celebrates after scoring his 21st goal of the season and finishing a hat trick on the night. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Ted Smith cheers for senior George Hartman as his name is announced during soccer senior night. Photo by Clara Peters
The SM East boys varsity soccer team holds up the number one for a photo after placing first in the “Sunflower League Championship.” Photo by Clara Peters
Senior Lukas Lowry carries the “Sunflower League Champions” trophy over to the student section. Photo by Caroline Martucci
Junior Stephen Hlobik and seniors Landon Romero, Will Shaw, Jack Meirowsky and Ben Perkins run over to the student section after being announced “Sunflower League Champions.” Photo by Caroline Martucci

About the Contributors

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.

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.

Clara Peters, Print Photo Editor

Senior Clara Peters is so excited for her fourth year on the Harbinger staff as a Head Print Photo Editor. When she’s not editing photos, designing photostories, or holding her camera, you’ll find her hanging out with friends, walking her dogs or listening to music. Outside of Harbinger, she holds the roles of a SHARE Exec and Link Leader. Peters can’t wait to lead this year’s photography staff with the other editors!

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.