Spring sports to compete in State competitions
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
The 2017-2018 school year is coming to a close, and that means the 2018 spring sports teams are wrapping up their seasons with District, Sectional and State tournaments. Here's an update on how the Lancers have fared this season and a schedule of upcoming State competitions: Baseball finished the regular sea...
Boys volleyball to compete in State semi-finals
Addie Watson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 21, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Team Coverage
The boys volleyball team has had a successful season thus far. The team is 27-4, and after claiming the District Championship title, the boys are preparing to compete in the State semi-finals on May 22 at 4 p.m. against Vianney. Despite losing several contributing seniors from last year's State Champio...
Bollinger siblings hold school record in javelin
Grace Kirtley, Web Editor
May 9, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
Siblings Katie, freshman, and Hayden Bollinger, senior, currently hold Lafayette’s school records for throwing javelin in track and field with the records still climbing. Javelin was added to Missouri Track and Field two years ago and Lafayette Track and Field Coach Brian Grote was excited for th...
Girls soccer prepares for Districts after Omaha tournament
Addie Watson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
This season, the girls soccer team has a record of eight wins and three losses, and they are trying to improve offensively. “We are trying to find a way to create more quality chances,” Head Coach Tim Walters said. Senior Lydia Harris also thinks the team could improve in certain areas of their ga...
Boys lacrosse looks forward to improving their game
Addie Watson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
The Lancers finished last season with a record of 16 wins and four losses. The team defeated Fort Zumwalt West in the first round of the State playoffs before falling to Chaminade in the State quarter finals. Senior Nick Hoffman describes last season as unexpected and unbelievable. “My favor...
Girls track off to a fast start
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
The girls track team had 10 individuals qualify for the State Championship meet last season after the team placed first at the District meet and second at the Sectional meet. Senior Marissa Gianino qualified for the Triple Jump and the 4x100-meter relay at the State Championship meet last season. ...
Girls lacrosse off to a strong start after winning tournament
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
April 2, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
After a breakout season last year, the girls lacrosse team is preparing to have another successful year and make another playoff run. Last season the Lady Lancers shocked everyone in the state by defeating several highly ranked teams in the playoffs after having an unimpressive regular season reco...
Boys tennis hopes to prove their strength this season
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
March 23, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
Of the seven members on the boys tennis team last season, there are only two returning varsity players. Sophomore Kevin Peng is one of the two returning Lancers, and he’s ready to lead his team to another District championship appearance after losing in the championship match last season. “For ...
Boys volleyball ready to defend their State title
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories
Last season, the boys volleyball team finished with a 33-1 record and won their second State title in their program’s history. Although the Lancers are the reigning State Champions, Head Coach Douglas Ell knows his team must work hard to have another successful season. “Coming off of such ...
Kreikemeier prepares for another successful season
Kayla Carpenter, Sports Editor
March 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
For the past two seasons, junior Max Kreikemeier has competed in the Class 4 Boys Golf State Championships. He placed 10th as a freshman and 11th as a sophomore, but this season, Kreikemeier is hoping for an ever better State finish. “My goal is to finally win State,” Kreikemeier said. Las...
For the love of the game
May 18, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories, Video, Video
Ever since he was young, Wade Stauss, senior, has been playing baseball, the sport he has come to love. This season, Stauss led the team in hits, RBIs, and home runs. As catcher, Stauss led the team to victory, ending with a record of 14-3. Next year, Stauss is planning on continuing his love for base...
Parkway West ends season for Water Polo
Arpan Das, Sports Reporter
May 16, 2017
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports, Team Coverage
Despite some rough patches in the season, the Water Polo team improved upon their record from last year, going 10-15 in all games. They started off in a tournament held in Chicago, where they went 1-4 against some good teams. Many of their games were close losses, like 13-11 or 8-7, so the talent...
