Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer Defeats SM South 3-0

By Will Griffith and Alex Sajna

November 4, 2024

After a 3-0 win against the SM South Raiders on Oct. 31, the Lancers will advance to the state quarterfinal game in a rematch against the Mill Valley Jaguars. The Lancers were led in scoring by senior George Hartman who broke the school scoring record at 24 goals in a single season. Senior Brady Neuman opened the scoring with the first goal of the night in the first 20 minutes of the game and would later be followed by Hartman with two goals that would tie and break the school scoring record. The Lancers will face off against the Mill Valley Jaguars on Monday, Nov. 4 at SMAC and will kick off at 6 p.m. The Lancers played the Jaguars during the regular season, defeating them 3-1. The Jaguars are in the 11th seed, completing their regular season with a record of 7-8.

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10.31.24 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. SM South

Senior Ben Perkins defends a SM South player. Photo by Alex Sajna
Junior Gavin Perez cheers on the Lancers. A few minutes later, the first goal was scored by senior Brady Neuman. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Jack Meirowsky defends a SM South player. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior George Hartman complains to the center official for a foul while being pushed in the back by his opponent, Hartman was later awarded the penalty in the Lancers attacking half. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Stephen Hlobik jump into the air to win a ball off of a goal-kick played by Senior Lukas Lowry. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Cooper Hardin complains to the center official after receiving a yellow card for stepping on his opponents foot trying to win a pass. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior George Hartman gets pulled down by a SM South player. Two minutes later, Hartman regained possession of the ball and scored the third and final goal of the game. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior George Hartman drives the ball to the corner of the field to avoid a SM South defender. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Ben Perkins celebrates moments after the third goal of the game was scored by senior George Hartman, breaking the school individual goal scoring record. Photo by Alex Sajna
Senior Ben Perkins hugs senior Jack Meirowsky after the end of the game. Photo by Alex Sajna

About the Contributors

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.

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.