The Lancers hosted the St. James Academy Thunder in the first round of the SM East Championship Showdown on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m., ultimately defeated by the Thunder. The Lancers started off the first quarter up 6-4 with senior Will Beck scoring four of six points. The Lancers lost their lead in the second quarter allowing 18 points to the Thunder after scoring eight points going down 22-14 at the end of the half. The second half started off with the Lancers scoring 14 points equaling their first half score with Beck still leading the team in scoring with 12 points. Beck scored two of the teams four made three-point shots. With the fourth quarter starting the score was 43-28 Thunder. The Lancers would score 16 points to go up to 44 points that would still fail to surpass the Thunders final of 58 points.
The Lancers went on to defeat Raytown South 38-31 in the second round of the showdown on Dec. 12 and defeated Lawrence Free State 54-31 in the Consolation Game of the showdown on Dec. 13. The Lancers will travel to Lawrence for their first game of the regular season against Lawrence High School on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
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12.10.24 Boys Varsity Basketball vs St. James Academy
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Senior Walt Jones catches himself after getting armed by the opposing team. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Senior Walt Jones protects the ball while starting a set play. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Will Beck scores two points for the Lancers after making a jump shot. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Senior Banks Prendiville drives to the basket from the three point line. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Cole Chinnock goes up for a shot inside the paint. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Senior Banks Prendiville guards the opponent while waiting for the ball to be thrown in. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Senior Will Beck makes his third free throw of the first half with senior Logan Vershelden and junior Stephen Hlobik waiting for the rebound. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Junior Paxton Ochs gets double teamed waiting for a rebound. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Junior LJ Morissey puts her arms in the air while the Lancers shoot a free throw. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Senior Cole Chinnock gets the ball taken from him after being kicked by the other teams player. Photo by Emma Weidman
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Senior Logan Verscheldon stares at a ball recovered by St. James after he deflected a pass. Photo by Will Griffith
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Head Coach Sawn Hair reacts after the Lancers give up an offensive rebound for a basket to increase the St. James Thunder’s lead. Photo by Will Griffith
