Field hockey travels to Louisville for key tournament
Dominic Corvington, Reporter
October 8, 2010
After hosting the Susan G. Komen-sponsored “Stick it to Cancer” Breast Cancer Awareness game on Oct. 6 which raised nearly $1,400 in donations, the field hockey team is now headed off to Louisville, KY to compete in an overnight tournament. The team last played on Oct. 6, defeating Parkway West 5-0... 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 »
Softball starts Districts with comeback win over Parkway South
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
October 7, 2010
While the pink balloons and shirts of field hockey stole most of the attention on Oct. 6, the Lady Lancers quietly had a big day on the softball field. With a 10-7 win over Parkway West, the team got the first of three victories needed to win Districts. They will face Eureka on Oct. 7 and will need... Read more »
Four golfers advance to Sectionals as Lady Lancers place second at Districts
Sean McIntyre, Reporter
October 6, 2010
After winning the Conference tournament on Oct. 4, the girls golf team headed to Districts on Oct. 5. The team had a very strong showing at The Golf Club at Deer Chase in Linn Creek, MO, placing second overall as a team, with four individuals advancing to Sectional play. Senior Kelly Lamarche led the... Read more »
Girls tennis looks to take undefeated record into Districts, beyond
Dominic Corvington, Reporter
October 5, 2010
On Oct. 1, the varsity girls tennis team hosted Marquette in their final regular season match of the year, beating the Mustangs 7-0. The team finished 14-0 overall and went 6-0 in league play, securing a first place finish in the Suburban West Conference. They also took home the Conference tournament... 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 »
Field hockey remains confident despite being handed first loss
Dominic Corvington, Reporter
September 29, 2010
On Sept. 27, the girls field hockey team received its first loss of the season against Ursuline. The Lancers were defeated 2-3, ending an eight-game winning streak that lasted since the season opener. Still, the team remains in second place in the Suburban West behind U. City, going a perfect 5-0... Read more »
Girls golf looks to break dominance of private schools
Sean McIntyre, Reporter
September 29, 2010
With private schools dominating the high school golf world, the Lancers once again threaten to do big things on the course. The team remains unbeaten after winning the Conference tournament on Sept. 27. They are led by senior Kelly Lamarche, juniors Clair Norfleet and Maddie Van House and sophomore... Read more »
Recent streak boosts softball in Conference standings
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
September 29, 2010
Compared to recent years, the girls softball team has put together a rather average season. As of Sept. 27, the Lady Lancers were just 13-10. But they have played better than their record would indicate, with four of those losses coming against teams with better records. And they have shined in some... Read more »
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