Gallery: Varsity Boys Basketball Falls to Olathe South 57-55

By Amelie Wong, Will Griffith, Caroline Hoffman, and Mason Sajna

January 17, 2025

The Lancers fell short of a victory by two points against the Olathe South Falcons on Tuesday, Jan. 15. By the end of the first half, the Lancers trailed the Falcons, 28-21. During halftime, the varsity Lancer Dancers debuted a new hip-hop routine. The Falcons maintained their lead in the third quarter, 45-40. In the fourth quarter, the Lancers were down 57-55 with two minutes remaining but were unable to overtake the Falcons. Senior Will Beck led the game in scoring with 23 points. The team’s record is now 4-3.

The Lancers will face SM Northwest on Friday, Jan. 17. The game will be held at the SM Northwest gym, with tipoff set for 7 p.m.

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1.14.25 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Olathe South

Senior Will Beck tips off the game. Junior Stephen Hlobik won the tipoff, awarding possession to the Lancers. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Walt Jones waits for junior Stephen Hlobik to get into position for a screen. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Carter Brock attempts to block an Olathe South player’s shot at the end of a fast break. Photo by Will Griffith
Junior Pearson Konold drives into the lane from the three point line. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Carter Brock shoots the ball over his shoulder after driving to the basket. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Logan Verscheldon attempts to block the ball while junior Stephen Hlobik takes a charge causing a turnover. Photo by Will Griffith
Head Coach Shawn Hair walks down the bench attempting to get players more involved and loud during the late third quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
Head Coach Shawn Hair reacts to a foul called in the last 20 seconds of the game by senior Walt Jones to his assistant coaches. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Will Beck attempts to catch the ball as it goes out of bounds. Photo by Mason Sajna
Junior Abby Jackson cheers after the varsity Lancer Dancers finish their hip-hop routine during halftime. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Wolt Jones battles down the court during the second quarter. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Annabelle Covell and the varsity cheerleaders celebrate after the Lancers make a free throw during the third quarter. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Will Beck shoots as a Olathe South defender tries to block him. Photo by Mason Sajna
Seniors Sophia Beedle, Porter Stein, Brady Haughton and Cole Lawrence chant “O for one” at an Olathe South player after he missed his first free throw. Photo by Amelie Wong
Senior Banks Prendiville drives down the court as an opponent trails next to him. Photo by Mason Sajna
Senior Carter Brock puts the ball up under the defense of an Olathe South Falcon. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Will Beck looks to pass the ball to a teammate during the third quarter. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Senior Will Beck shoots a fadeaway jump shot over his defender. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Cole Chinnock is cheered on by teammates and coaches as the varsity starters are announced before the game. Photo by Francesca Lorusso
Seniors Kyler Schuessler, Landon Romero, Michael Winter and Jack McClelland cheer for the starting lineup while holding fatheads of the boys’ basketball seniors. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Juniors Cate Conrad, Jane Rasmussen and Macy Fore sing the school song after the game concludes. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Olathe South Defenders attempt to block senior Will Beck from finishing the shot. Photo by Caroline Hoffman
Senior Carter Brock and junior Stephen Hlobik celebrate after senior Will Beck scored a two-point basket for the Lancers. Photo by Amelie Wong

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.

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.

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.

Mason Sajna, Video Editor

As a fourth year harbinger staffer, senior Mason Sajna is excited to be a leader on staff this year as a Video Editor, Photo Mentor and Equipment Manager. When he isn’t in the J room editing a video or trying to find some tripod piece, Mason is running as a varsity track and cross country runner and is in five AP classes. When things finally slow down, Mason likes to spend his free time with his friends or just hang out at home.