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Smiles throughout as the girls take the mat for the last time this season.

Lancer Varsity Cheerleaders take 3rd at States

Katie Leger, Reporter | November 16, 2016

After the varsity cheerleaders performed and stepped off the mat last Sunday at States, they knew that this was their best performance of the season. The crowd agreed as they stood up, clapped and...

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The class of 2018 took home the Powder Puff trophy this year, after defeating the freshmen class in the championship, 7-6.

Juniors prevail in annual Powder Puff tournament

Bryan Murphy, Sports Editor | November 15, 2016

It's not very often you see girls tossing the pigskin around on the field. But once a year, the boys step aside and let the ladies play under the lights for the night. The annual Powder Puff football...

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The cheerleaders perform their ending posture in the pyramid.

Sports commentary: A behind-the-scenes look at cheerleading

One LHS cheerleader talks about how people's judgement of cheerleading can be misinformed.
Meghan Evangelista, Reporter | November 5, 2016

While cheering on the football team is a cheerleader's main priority during the season, most of us join cheer to be able to compete.  So while fans in the football stands may see us laughing on...

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The varsity cheerleaders build a pyramid as part of the routine they perform at pep rallies.  This is one of the stunts they will perform at the States competition to take place this Sunday at Pinkerton.

Lancer Varsity Cheer to compete at States this weekend

Katie Leger, Reporter | November 3, 2016

The Lancer Cheerleaders have started off the competition season with a bang placing second at Cheer Madness and placing third at Capital City. The last competition of the season is this Sunday at 2:00...

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The boys' soccer team line sup before one of their games. The team will need to bring a similar game 
plan against Memorial that made them successful last week against them.

Boys’ Soccer prepares to keep momentum going into playoffs

Bryan Murphy, Sports Editor | October 26, 2016

Just a few weeks ago, the boys soccer team was on the verge of being out of the postseason picture. They had lost four straight games, and needed a jumpstart. They got exactly what they needed. After...

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The field hockey team prepares mentally before the game in the huddle. The team will need to bring the same intensity as they did in the Mack Plaque game, according to Shay.

Field Hockey looks to repeat a Pinkerton defeat

Bryan Murphy, Sports Editor | October 21, 2016

Anyone who was at the Mack Plaque field hockey game knows how intense it was. An edge-off-your-seat kind of game that eventually saw triumph for the Lancers as they won 1-0 in OT. But it's about to...

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The Senior Gators gather before the Mack Plaque football game, loaded with numerous sings and fatheads.

Seniors Gators cheer on in the swamp

Sean Cotter, Reporter | October 21, 2016

Each fall, a new senior class comes through LHS taking over the responsibility of Senior Gators. Every Friday night, Gators have to be at the top of their game, ready to tailgate, cheer as...

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The Unified Soccer team gathers together after their game against ConVal. The team's last game will be today at home against Alvirne at 3:00.

Unified Soccer plays with a heart of gold

Hannah Kennedy, Reporter | October 19, 2016

  The Unified Soccer team defeated Alvirne High School by a score of 8-6 on their senior night. This was the team's final regular season game, putting the team with a record of 2-3-1. Goals...

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Freshman football team maintains historic undefeated record

Freshman football team maintains historic undefeated record

Nick Desrosiers, Reporter | October 16, 2016

Talented football teams have come and gone at LHS over the years, but there is something about this year's young team that stands out from the rest. “Well to be completely honest, I think...

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Merrimack defenseman reaches to try and tackle Holland as he holds onto the ball, running and warding off defenders.

Sophomore Holland’s ‘football instincts’ strong asset to team

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 14, 2016

Sophomore football player Jake Holland began playing the game in first grade just because his older brother played, but now, almost nine years later, he is exploding into a starting role for the Lancer...

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Junior Ashley Andrews passes the ball forward during the Mack Plaque game.

Volleyball Athlete of the Month: Ashley Andrews

Bryan Murphy, Sports Editor | October 11, 2016

In the game of volleyball, passing is a prominent element to the game, and junior Ashley Andrews has provided plenty of the passing skills for the volleyball team. Andrews has done a tremendous job...

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Senior Nick McCann is the definition of consistency

Golf Athlete of the Month: Nick McCann

Nick Scarfo, Sports Editor | October 6, 2016

Consistency is huge in the sport of golf. Nick McCann is just that. The most experienced golfer on the team also happens to be the best, averaging around a forty three for nine holes during the...

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