Fresh face at quarterback gives Lancers edge over Mehlville
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 11, 2010
After starting the season 0-2, the Lancers finally got the monkey off their back with a 35-7 win over Mehlville on Sept. 10. It was by far the team’s strongest showing yet, especially on offense. To put it in perspective, consider this: The team gained 364 yards against the Panthers, just 103 fewer... Read more »
Mehlville’s mixed results make preparation tough for Lancers
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 8, 2010
For Lafayette fans concerned about this week’s matchup against Mehlville, they can take comfort in the fact that the Panthers had even more trouble with Eureka than the Lancers. They fell to the Wildcats 41-14 last week. But the same team also opened the season with an impressive 42-12 victory over... Read more »
Struggles continue as Lancers drop home opener to Lindbergh
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 5, 2010
For the second straight game, the Lafayette football team could only watch helplessly as the clock wound down on a lopsided loss. After being shut out 28-0 at Eureka, the squad fell to Lindbergh 48-10 in Friday’s (Sept. 3) home opener. The Flyers attacked with a good mix of run and pass, getting... Read more »
Football looks to get back on track against Lindbergh
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 2, 2010
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 »
Lancers blacked out against Eureka
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 28, 2010
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
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 25, 2010
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
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
August 24, 2010
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 »
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