Prior to kickoff at 6:25 p.m., 29 seniors were recognized for Senior Night. Seniors Jack Reeves, Christian Shaw, Davis Eakes, Hunter Wittmer, Vince Kopp, Tucker Ward, Alex Wonderly, Trey Pendleton, Henry Stiglic, Brady Boxberger, Gage Mayfield, Eric Schlote, Reed Crutchfield, Paxton Ochs, Ezra Pastine, Brock Rider, Michael English, Noah Jewell, Mete Ozkan, Hank Hunter, Will Shelton, Gabe Wallace, Elijah Wilson, Kingston Savich, Mason Bruner, Fletcher Douglass, Quentin Ochs and Ayden Mooney were honored. Each senior was escorted by family members during the ceremony.
The game kicked off at 7 p.m., with the Lancers punting to the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars. The Cougars scored first on a 29-yard touchdown pass with three minutes left in the first quarter. At the start of the second quarter, sophomore Rory Capstack scored on a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Shortly after, the Cougars answered with an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. With eight minutes left in the second quarter, the Lancers added another touchdown. Near the end of the half, the Cougars scored on a 7-yard rushing touchdown, making the halftime score 14–21.
In the third quarter, the Cougars scored three more touchdowns, while Capstack added another late in the quarter, bringing the score to 42–21 in favor of the Cougars. With two minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Cougars scored again on a 4-yard run to seal a 48–21 win over the Lancers.
After the game, the Marching Band and Lancer Dancer Guard performed their “Glow Show.” The performance featured their usual flag routine, “Baroquen Glass,” enhanced with LED lights. The stadium lights were turned off during the performance to highlight the glowing effect.
The varsity football team’s next game is Friday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. against the Blue Valley West Jaguars at SM South District Stadium.
10.24.25 Varsity Boys Football vs. SM Northwest
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Senior Davis Eakes attempts to tackle the SM Northwest quarterback. Photo by Ava Towner
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Freshmen Lainey Ascencio performs the gameday hip-hop routine. Ascencio was one of four freshmen to make the varsity dance team. Photo by Annie Trenkle
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Senior Davis Eaks runs down the sideline after receiving a pass from senior Vince Kopp in the fourth quarter for a first down. Photo by Annie Trenkle
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Senior Harper Beck performs the Lancer Dancers’ gameday hip-hop routine during half-time. Photo by Ava Towner
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Senior Gabe Wallace and sophomore Cannon Zubeck yell together after running out of the tunnel before the game. Photo by Annie Trenkle
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Junior Shannon Enslow leads the flutists during the “Glow Show” performance. Photo by Ava Towner
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Freshman Brooklyn Kordalski performs with the Lancer Dancer Guard in the “Glow Show””. Photo by Ava Towner
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The Lancer Dancer Guard celebrates right after they complete the “Glow Show”. The “Glow Show” was performed to the song “Baroquen Glass“. Photo by Ava Towner
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Sophomore Cannon Zubeck helps senior Michael English back to his feet after the two ran into each other before the game Photo by Annie Trenkle
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Senior Vince Kopp changes direction while looking at a SM Northwest defender on the 40 yard-line on a rushing play. Kopps’ run ended on the 30 yard line and the drive ended in a Lancer touchdown. Photo by Will Griffith
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Junior Gus Kettler runs away from a SM Northwest linebacker on a rushing play in the first quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
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Freshmen Zoey Vaglio moves her flag in a circle as she performs the “Baroquen Glass” routine as a part of the color guard. Photo by Annie Trenkle
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Junior Ellie Fisher cheers on the team from the sidelines shouting “Go big blue!” Photo by Layla Love.
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Senior Eric Schlote runs through a gap made by the offensive line in the fourth quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
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Senior Jane Rasmussen begins the Lancer Dancer Hip-Hop game day dance at halftime. Photo by Layla Love.
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Junior Chase Jehle sits in disappointment after losing the ball he caught to a SMNW player. Photo by Layla Love.
