Boys soccer starts season with success, storms
September 2, 2010 • Christine Jackson, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage
Though the Sept. 2 home opener against Kirkwood was delayed, then cancelled, due to inclement weather, the varsity boys soccer team still had a successful first week. The season kicked off on Aug. 30 away at Pattonville High School, with the Lancers besting the Pirates 2-0. The highlight of the... Read more »
Field hockey seeks third straight ‘Classic’ championship
September 2, 2010 • Dominic Corvington, Reporter
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage
Despite the cancellation of their season opener against Cor Jesu on Sept. 1 due to rain, the girls varsity field hockey team is looking ahead to secure their third consecutive Gateway Classic pool championship. The annual field hockey tournament consists of 48 high schools from across the Midwest and... Read more »
Lady Lancer volleyball starts season off 1-1
September 2, 2010 • Sean McIntyre, Reporter
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage
In the first game of the season, the girls volleyball team sought revenge on Aug. 31 against the St. Joe’s Angels, who knocked them out of the playoffs last season in Sectionals. St. Joe’s has been picked as the favorite to win State this year, but even more impressive, they are also ranked number... Read more »
Football looks to get back on track against Lindbergh
September 2, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage, Top Stories
Lafayette’s Sept. 3 home opener against Lindbergh will feature two teams that appear to be headed in opposite directions to start the season. While the Flyers come in fresh off a convincing 36-9 win over Oakville to start the season, the Lancers will seek to rebound from last week’s 28-0 loss... Read more »
Kickapoo Tourney reveals tennis team’s potential
September 1, 2010 • Dominic Corvington, Reporter
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage
On Aug. 27, the Lady Lancers tennis squad took their 2-0 record down to Springfield, MO to participate in the eight-team Kickapoo High School tournament. In the competition there were six flights of singles and three flights of doubles, with each team using a total of eight players. All eight Lady... Read more »
Boys swimming dominates Kirkwood
September 1, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage
Looking to defend last season’s Conference title, the Lancers got off to a good start with a 139-47 win over Kirkwood on Aug. 31. The team had nine race times and diving scores qualify for State. They are as follows: 200-meter medley relay- (senior Alex Vavra, juniors Lucas Bruder and Alec Morgan... Read more »
Lancers blacked out against Eureka
August 28, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage, Top Stories
Disappointed. Deflated. Overwhemlmed. Those were the emotions felt by Lafayette fans who watched the Lancers open the season against Eureka on Aug. 27. They were disappointed by their team being shut out 28-0 in a rivalry game; deflated by seeing scoring chances wasted by two turnovers and a blocked... Read more »
Lancers to open season against rival Eureka
August 25, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage, Top Stories
In the Weight Room, a countdown clock silently winds down in anticipation for the football team’s season opener against Eureka on Friday, Aug. 27. Underneath it reads “Beat Eureka”, suggesting that the Wildcats are not just any opponent. Because the schools are so close together, players on both... Read more »
Lancer football goes live in preseason scrimmage
August 24, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Team Coverage, Top Stories
In preparation for its season, the Lafayette varsity football team suited up for some live hits at the Hillsboro Jamboree on Aug. 21. The event pitted the Lancers against Columbia-Rockbridge and Vianney in a three-way scrimmage. Each team was given 36 offensive and defensive plays as a warmup for... Read more »
Tryouts nearing for fall sports
August 3, 2010 • Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Tryouts for all 10 fall sports begin on Monday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. and will be held daily throughout the week. Meeting times and locations will vary by sport and level of play (freshman, junior varsity or varsity). Any student looking to participate in fall sports will need to complete a physical form... Read more »
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