The Lancers opening drive started with senior Jack Reeves rushing for an 83-yard touchdown on the first offensive play. The Ravens answered with a passing touchdown to tie the game 7-7 in the first quarter, then senior Henry Stiglic returned the following kickoff 80 yards to give SME a 14-7 lead to end the quarter.
In the second quarter, the Ravens forced a fumble in the red zone by Reeves, then intercepted a pass from senior Vince Kopp, converting both turnovers into touchdowns to take a 21-14 lead. Sophomore Thomas Vanice responded with a rushing touchdown, though the extra point was missed, before the Ravens added another touchdown before halftime to make it 28-20. Neither team scored in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, junior Chase Jehle caught a red-zone touchdown pass and junior Gus Ketteler grabbed the two-point conversion to tie the game. With three seconds left, Reeves made a field goal that bounced off the crossbar and went through the uprights to give the Lancers the win in their first football game of the season on Lancer Day, Friday, Sept. 5.
The Lancers will play their next game against Topeka Seaman on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at Topeka Seaman High School.
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9.5.25 Varsity Football vs Olathe North West
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Senior Barrett Tegmeier and his fellow seniors cheer in the front row of the student section as the Lancers run out of the tunnel. Photo by Katie Cook
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Sophomore Thomas Vanice runs through a gap after avoiding an Olathe Northwest defender in the third quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
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Sophomore Thomas Vanice moves to protect the ball while being tackled inside the five yard line by an Olathe Northwest defender. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Barrett Tegmeier boos as the Olathe Northwest players are introduced before the game. Photo by Katie Cook
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Senior Brady Boxberger jumps to tackle the Olathe Northwest running back in the first quarter. Photo by Katie Cook
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Senior Pep Exec Andrew Rhodes leads the “Lets Go Lancers” chant to get the Lancer student section energized in the second quarter when the team is down 28-14. Photo by Katie Cook
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Junior Evelyn DeSalvo adjusts her flag during the new “Baroque Glass” halftime show. Photo by Katie Cook
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Senior Paxton Ochs looks downfield while shedding a tackle in the fourth quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Vince Kopp stiff arms a Olathe Northwest defender after scrambling out of the pocket during the fourth quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Jack Reeves stiff arms an Olathe Northwest defender while running the ball on a quarterback play. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Brock Rider celebrates on the sideline after senior Jack Reeves’s game-winning field goal as team manager and senior Woodsie Wetzel holds back teammates to avoid a penalty. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Vince Kopp attempts a pass in the pocket while being pressured by an Olathe Northwest defender in the third quarter. Kopp’s pass attempt to junior Chase Jehle was Incomplete. Photo by RJ Kordalski
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Senior Paxton Ochs jumps for the ball while two Olathe Northwest attempt to intercept a pass thrown by senior Vince Kopp. Kopp’s pass was broken up when Ochs attempted to come down with the ball. Photo by RJ Kordalski
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Senior Luke Taylor and senior Andrew Rhodes cheer with the student section after junior Chase Jehle catches a touchdown to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. Photo by Rj Kordalski
