Gallery: Varsity Football Falls to Olathe South 27-20

By Alex Sajna, Caroline Hoffman, Simon Shawver, and Caroline Black

November 5, 2024

The Lancer varsity football team faced Olathe South at ODAC for their last game of the 2024 regular season on Friday, Oct. 25. With no touchdowns in the first quarter scored by either team, Olathe South scored the first touchdown in the second quarter followed by a passing touchdown to make the score 14-0 at halftime. In the third quarter the Lancers scored three touchdowns with two successful points after touchdowns, making the score 20-20 at the end of the fourth quarter, pushing the game into overtime. In the first period of overtime, the Falcons scored a touchdown with a successful point after, finishing the game with a seven point lead on the Lancers. The Lancers defeated the Lawrence High School Lions on Nov. 1, 28-14, for their first playoff game.

The team is scheduled to play their next playoff game against Gardner Edgerton on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at Gardner Edgerton.

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10.25.24 Varsity Football Falls to Olathe South 27-20

Junior Jack Reeves celebrates getting a first down after a running play. Photo by Simon Shawver
Junior Henry Stiglic gets hurdled by an Olathe South offensive player while attempting to stop a play. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Brady Haughton looks upfield after catching a pass that would lead to the Lancer’s first touchdown. Photo by Simon Shawver
Senior Sasha Hanov watches game film on the sideline during the third quarter. Photo by Simon Shawver
Junior Tucker Ward attempts to break through the Olathe South defense. A few seconds later, Ward was knocked down. Photo by Alex Sajna
Junior Paxton Ochs celebrates with senior Chris Beikmann after Beikmann scored a recieving touchdown. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Pierson Hardy celebrates after performing a stop on an offensive play by an Olathe South player. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Aiden Armstrong celebrates with his teammates after tying the game with a touchdown run. Photo by Simon Shawver
Sophomore Zekiah Briones Hardgraves celebrates after stopping an Olathe South offensive player. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Chris Beikmann defends an Olathe South player. Photo by Alex Sajna
Junior Miles Gibson and seniors Chris Beikmann and Brady Haughton wait for the ball to stop rolling on a punt. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Junior Jack Reeves attempts to outrun the opponents and score a touchdown. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Defensive coordinator, DeMontie Cross, talks to the defense after a play. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Senior Joe Musik reacts to a missed play replayed on the sidelines. Photo by Caroline Black
Senior Chris Beikmann watches a play back on the sidelines. Photo by Caroline Black
Junior Jack Reeves sprints down the field against an Olathe North player. Photo by Caroline Black
Senior Brady Haughton signals to teammates the next play. Photo by Caroline Black

About the Contributors

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.

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.

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.

Caroline Black

Senior Caroline Black is starting her first semester on Harbinger staff. She is a first year photographer and is very excited for the year. In school she dances on the Varsity Lancer Dancer team and outside of school she hangs out with friends and family and works. She is looking forward to shooting school events and activities and getting to be a part of the Harbinger.

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Gallery: Varsity Football Falls to Olathe South 27-20

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