Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Falls to St. Joesph Benton 58-39

By Ava Towner, Addie Clark, Sophia Cicero, and Will Griffith

December 8, 2025

The Lancers took on the St. Joseph Benton Cardinals, last year’s Missouri state runner-up, in their first game of the season, on Dec. 5. The theme for the game was blue out. At the end of the first quarter the Lancers trailed the Cardinals 17-10. At half-time the Lancers were still down 27-20. The second half started with senior Pearson Konold scoring five points, but the Lancers were still down 43-28. The Lancers would score 11 points in the fourth quarter to go up to 39 points, but that would fail to surpass the Cardinals 58 points.

The Lancers will play their next game against Raytown South High School on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Shawnee Mission East High School in the main gym at 8 p.m.

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12.5.25 Boys Varsity Basketball vs Benton

Junior Brooks Dillion runs down the court and passes the ball to teammate, senior Stephen Hlobik, who scores. Dillion received possession of the ball after catching a rebound from a St. Joseph Benton player. Photo by Addie Clark
Pearson Konold shoots the ball over a St. Joseph Benton defender and makes it into the basket. Photo by Addie Clark WM
Senior Pearson Konold attempts a layup while avoiding his defender on a fast break in the early third quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Stephen Hlobik shoots a layup while a St. Joseph Benton defender tries to block. Hlobik made the shot. Photo by Addie Clark
Senior Quentin Ochs drives toward the basket while being defended by a St. Joseph Benton defender. The defender reaches for the ball as Ochs shields it. Photo by Ava Towner
Senior Pearson Konold drives to the lane in the third quarter to attempt a layup. Konold’s layup attempt was successful resulting in an and-one play. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Stephen Hlobik goes for a layup as two St. Joseph Benton defenders attempt to block it. Hlobik did not make the layup, and senior Quentin Ochs secured the rebound. Photo by Ava Towner
Senior Pearson Konold protects the ball as two St. Joseph Benton close in on him. Konold maintained possession of the ball. Photo by Ava Towner
Senior Quentin Ochs drives past a St. Joseph Benton defender who jumps to attempt to block Ochs. The defender knocked Ochs to the ground, and the ball went out of bounds. Photo by Ava Towner
Junior Brooks Dillon passes the ball around his defender to senior Quintin Ochs in the first quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
Sophomore Cannon Zubeck falls to the ground attempting a layup in the third quarter. Photo by Will Griffith
Senior Quentin Ochs drives the lane to score a layup after a pick and roll play. Photo by Sophia Cicero
Senior Pearson Konold receives a pass and waits to dribble while a play is being run. Photo by Sophia Cicero
Senior Pearson Konold runs down the court to score a layup on a fast break after catching an outlet pass from his teammate’s defensive rebound. Photo by Sophia Cicero

About the Contributors

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.

Addie Clark, Photo Editor

Entering her third year on staff and maybe final year on staff, joking. Junior Addie Clark is excited to continue her role as Assistant Photo Editor. This year, she is excited to shoot swim & dive, design more photo stories and of course, feast on deadline diners. When Addie is not waiting for Bridge to load, you can find her spending money at Yogurtini, hanging out with her friends, at swim practice, or stressing about school.

Sophia Cicero, Assistant Photo Editor

Starting her very first year on staff as a photographer, sophomore Sophia Cicero is looking forward to growing and learning more about photography. When she isn’t up late editing photos or uploading galleries, you can find her at the gym working out, scooping ice cream at work, or playing basketball with her friends.

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.