Gallery: Boys Varsity Soccer Defeats Washburn Rural 3-0

By Will Griffith, Francesca Lorusso, Ava Towner, Sylvie DeGalan, and Molly Miller

November 9, 2024

The boys varsity soccer team took on the Washburn Rural Junior Blues in the KSHSAA boys soccer state semi-final on Nov. 6. The Lancers started the match off defending when the Junior Blues won the kickoff and took on the Lancers’ goal. The Lancers caught a break after four minutes of defending and started a counter attack. Senior Ben Perkins dribbled half of the field and beat five defenders on his way to goal. Senior Ben Perkins then put the Lancers on the board, 1-0. No other goals were scored in the first half. The Lancers kicked off the second half with senior Lars Alsin scoring a second goal for the Lancers assisted by senior Ben Perkins. With only two minutes left in the game, senior Lars Alsin scored the third and final goal of the night with an assist from senior George Hartman.

The boys varsity soccer team advances to the state championship for the first time in school history. The Lancers will play the undefeated Dodge City Demons on Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the Scheels Stryker Complex in Wichita, KS.

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11.6.24 Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Washburn Rural

Senior Cole Lawrence cheers on the Lancers after scoring their third goal of the game. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Camilla Simmons cheers for the Lancers as the game comes to a close with the Lancers up 3-0. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Ben Perkins celebrates at the end of the school song as the Lancers progress to the state championship match. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Lars Alsin takes a shot on goal to solidify the Lancers’ 2-0 lead during the last ten minutes of the game. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Ben Perkins dribbles away from Washburn Rural defenders to the top of the box, to score the first goal of the game. Photo by Ava Towner
Seniors Quinn McCarthy and Cooper Hardin run to the sideline to celebrate after senior Ben Perkins scores the first goal of the game. Photo by Ava Towner
Senior George Hartman battles to keep the ball at his feet and away from the defender while looking for a pass to a teammate. Photo by Ava Towner
Senior Quinn McCarthy heads the ball in mid air saving it from going into the goal. Photo by Sylvie DeGalan
Senior Anderson Oviatt winds up to take a penalty kick. Photo by Sylvie DeGalan
Senior Jack Meirowsky fights for dominance over the ball off of a corner kick in the second half. Photo by Sylvie DeGalan
Senior Ben Perkins shields the ball from his Washburn Rural defender at the top of the box. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Stephen Hlobik cuts the ball to get away from a Washburn Rural defender to create space. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Ben Perkins gets slide tackled while dribbling down the sideline side by side with a washburn rural defender. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior George Hartman passes the ball before his Washburn Rural defender tackles him. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Lars Alsin shoots at the top of the box to score a second goal for the Lancers and his first goal of the year after returning from an injury sustained in the first match of the year. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Lars Alsin Celebrates his first goal for the Lancers this season in his second game back after injury. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Lars Alsin celebrates his second goal for the Lancers on the night in front of the student section. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Stephen Hlobik shoots a freekick won by senior Ben Perkins at the top of the box that misses to the top left of the goal. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Quin McCarthy attempts to volley the ball at the top of the box to prevent the Washburn Rural defense from passing the ball to their forwards. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Lars Alsin celebrates with his teammates after scoring two late goals in the second half to seal a 3-0 victory for the Lancers and send them to their first state final. Photo by Will Griffith

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.

Francesca Lorusso, Art Editor

Going into her fourth semester on the Harbinger staff, junior Francesca Lorusso is delighted to start as an art editor, photo mentor and page designer. When she isn’t struggling to write a coherent caption for a gallery or losing sleep over making someone’s page art, she is helping to plan an International club meeting, making costumes for a play or musical, or trying to perfect an AP Art project.

Ava Towner, Photo Editor

Going into her second year on staff as an assistant photo editor, junior Ava Towner is so excited for this school year. Outside of Harbinger, Ava is involved in tennis and SHARE at East. When Ava is not taking pictures, you can find her hanging out with friends, nannying, walking her dogs, cramming for an AP class, or shopping.

Sylvie DeGalan, Photo Editor

Entering her second year on Staff as Photo Mentor, junior Sylvie DeGalan is so excited to grow this year as a photographer! When Sylvie is not trying new editing techniques, you can find her playing tennis, swimming at East, or volunteering for SHARE. Sylvie is also a part of the Student Council as a Junior Class representative. In her spare time, she enjoys being with friends and family.

Molly Miller, Print Photo Editor

Entering into her fourth and final year, senior Molly Miller is ecstatic to be a Head Print Photo Editor for the Harbinger. When she’s not editing in Photoshop in the backroom, Molly is hanging out with friends, cleaning her room, or going for a walk around Prairie Village listening to Zach Bryan or Megan Moroney.