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Dropping the ball in front of her feet, freshman Gen Newell prepares to volley the ball. Newell has achieved four clean sheets this season.

Volleyball beats Rockwood rivals, freshman goalie records fourth clean sheet

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor April 18, 2023

Baseball The Lancer lost against Marquette in both of their meetings last week. They lost 12-10, April 11, and on the next day, they lost 7-1. Coming back from a 2-0 scoreline, the Lancers beat St....

With a new school record in javelin, sophomore Robby Preckel thinks he can break his own record. “I can definitely beat that record again,” Preckel said. 

Track and field teams win Invitational, girls soccer bounces back from loss

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor April 10, 2023

Baseball The Lancers lost 11-3 against the Parkway South Patriots, April 3. However, they bounced back with two wins later in the week. They beat Kirkwood 11-3, April 4. Kirkwood led 3-2 after the first...

In a match against De  Smet, junior John Fischer watches his ball glide down the lane. As of March 1, the Lancers are 6th in their league. Coach Derek Bader said he has seen improvement in the team throughout the season.  “In terms of performance, the whole team has seen improvement in their game, seeing their overall averages increase,” Bader said.

Right up their alley

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor April 10, 2023

Bowling has played a new ‘roll’ in junior John Fischer’s life, leading to him and his friends creating a non-school sponsored team. “[Lafayette Bowling] started [when] me and my friends started...

Tackling a Parkway Central attacker, junior Emily Derucki tries to steal the ball. Derucki has scored fours goals this season.

Girls soccer starts undefeated, water polo players lead St. Louis area in goals

Eshwar Murali, Sports Editor April 3, 2023

Baseball Last week the Lancers placed 13th out of 16 teams at the Midwest Classic. In that tournament, the Lancers went two extra innings before darkness ended the game with Fort Zumwalt North, 7-7....

The Lancers finished their Chicago road trip with a 16-12 win against Niles West March 18. Schott scored 10 of the team’s goals.

Boys varsity water polo player leads St. Louis area in goals

Molly Brim, Administrative Editor April 3, 2023

Since his freshman year, junior Noah Schott, who plays soccer in the fall,  wanted to experience a high school sport during the spring season, so he decided to try water polo. "My favorite thing is...

In preparation for a game, senior Wes Jennings and sophomore Evan Sommer play a practice match.  The team was in the top 16 best eSport Rocket League teams nationally last year and hope to win nationals this year. 
We try to practice as much as we can. We want to be as good as we can, Sommer said.

Rocket League eSports Team could potentially win $35,000

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff March 31, 2023

With the national spring eSports playoffs right around the corner, Lafayette's Rocket League team believes they can win the $35,000 scholarship given to the winners of the Spring Major. Rocket League...

Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season

Three new head coaches begin their Spring sport season

Zofia Paciorek, Reporter March 15, 2023

With the start of the Spring sports season on Feb. 27, three new head coaches have been getting warmed up to their positions. Click on their picture to learn more about each coach and their preparation...

Rising above her defender, sophomore Taylor Naina shoots a contested jumper. Naina was the teams highest scorer with a 34.1% field goal completion rate.

Boys basketball advances to District Finals, Hockey falls short in Wickenheiser Cup final

Rishit Sohaney, News Staff March 6, 2023

Boys Basketball  The Lancers began the postseason by beating Parkway South, 68-63, in the quarterfinals March 1. They have four-game win streak against Parkway South, with the last game ending 63-42,...

On Feb. 24-25, the varsity boys and girls  wrestling teams traveled to Columbia, Missouri to compete in the State Tournament.  The boys placed 4th and the girls placed 6th overall.

Lancer wrestling teams each earn team titles at State; basketball heads into post-season play

Daniel Carrillo, News Staff February 27, 2023

Boys Basketball The Lancers finished their regular season Feb. 24 at Francis Howell Central. They won by a wide margin 71 -47, led by senior Matt Haefner who had 23 points. Their regular season ended...

Senior Matt Haefner stops mid court in the game against Mehlville as the defense moves in. In this game, he scored his 1,000th career point as the Lancers moved to 13-12 for the season.

Haefner earns 1,000 points in his basketball career, 10 wrestlers advance to State

Molly Brim, Ammu Lanka February 21, 2023

Boys Basketball The Lancers played Mehlville Feb. 16 at home, beating them 55-34. It brings their overall record to 13-12. In the game, senior Matt Haefner reached a milestone of 1,000 points scored...

On the back of a Marquette wrestler, junior Maddie Johnson pins her opponent. Johnson will be going to the State Tournament on Feb. 24-25.

Boys hockey advances to Wickenheiser Cup quarterfinals, three divers advance to State Tournament

Eshwar Murali and Zosia Paciorek February 13, 2023

Boys Basketball On Feb. 7, the Lancers beat Pattonville, 70-58, breaking a three-game losing streak. While the game was tied at 54-54 after regulation time, the Lancers overpowered Pattonville in overtime,...

At the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Meet, sophomore Talia Ramsey dives into the water to begin her swim. The team garnered 355 points and placed 2nd behind Kirkwood with 429 points.

Girls swim takes 2nd in Conference, divers take top two spots individually setting personal records

Rishit Sohaney and Juli Mejia February 7, 2023

Boys Basketball The Lancers faced Ladue Feb. 3 and lost, 44-42. With an overall record of 9-12, senior Matt Haefner is leading the team with 388 points and 114 rebounds this season. Senior Cooper Williams...

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