Football season ends in Districts with loss to CBC
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 30, 2010
The Lancers entered the Oct. 29 game against CBC needing at least a four-point to advance through Districts. But on a cold night with few students in attendance, they were eliminated from postseason play by the team ranked fourth in St. Louis by the Post-Dispatch. The Cadets dominated with 266 yards... Read more »
Lancers give up big lead, fall to Marquette in second game of Districts
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 23, 2010
On Oct. 22, Rockwood ground crews did what they could to cover up the damage done to Lafayette’s field by vandals. But the football team couldn’t hide the mistakes that led to a 35-24 loss against Marquette later that night. After 18 minutes of football, the Lancers appeared one step closer... Read more »
Homecoming win gives Lancers early edge in Districts
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 18, 2010
With a 35-19 win over Parkway South on Oct. 15, the Lancers gave Lafayette students the perfect start to Homecoming weekend. The16-point margin of victory also put them atop the District standings with 13 total points. (CBC defeated Marquette 41-38 on the same night, placing the Cadets in second place... Read more »
Lancers look to overcome injuires as Homecoming game kicks off Districts
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2010
No matter how you look at it, this week’s game against Parkway South will be huge for the Lancers. After two impressive road wins against Fox and Oakville, the team returns to Lafayette for Homecoming as well as the start of District playoffs. “It’s big. Even though it’s Homecoming, we have to... Read more »
Offense keeps rolling as football improves to 4-3 over Oakville
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 9, 2010
While the Lafayette defense broke its recent trend of dominance on Oct. 8, the offense picked showed no signs of slowing down in a 39-24 win over Oakville. Junior quarterback Dominic Bisesi threw for 221 yards four touchdowns, with sophomore John Voigt and junior Will Dupont each catching two. The ground... Read more »
Football picks up steam with consecutive victories
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 7, 2010
The Lancers will enter this week’s matchup against Oakville (1-5, 1-3) with something they haven’t had yet this season: a winning streak. They have won their last two games in dominating fashion, beating Northwest and Fox by a combined score of 85-6 and currently sit at 3-3. Their recent offensive... Read more »
Football uses all-around effort in win over Fox
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 2, 2010
For the second straight week, the Lafayette defense held strong while the offense exploded for 40 points. On Oct. 1, the Lancers defeated Fox 45-6 on the road and improved to 3-3 on the season. Their six touchdowns were scored by six different players as junior quarterback Dominic Bisesi led the way... Read more »
Injuries to test football team in quest for Conference crown
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 30, 2010
At 2-3, the Lancers are still within striking distance of their goal to win a Suburban West championship. Although their 2-2 Conference record is only good for fifth place at the moment, they are just two games behind Eureka at the top of the standings. A soft upcoming schedule should allow the team... Read more »
Lancers show new energy in dominating win over Northwest
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 25, 2010
Nearly 30 Superfans attended a three-hour tailgate before the Sept. 24 football game against Northwest. They were rewarded for their support in a big way as the Lancers dominated the Lions 40-0. And it really didn’t even seem that close. Juniors Dominic Bisesi (207 yards on 14-19 passing) and Will... Read more »
Missed opportunities, defensive lapses doom Lancers against McCluer North
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 18, 2010
Despite getting big offensive performances by juniors Dominic Bisesi (270 yards on 17 of 25 passing) and Will Dupont (seven catches for 113 yards), the Lancers were unable to hold off McCluer North in a 37-10 loss on Sept. 17. Their efforts were in vain as the Lafayette defense was repeatedly frustrated... Read more »
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