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Girls swimming places first at Lafayette Quad, boys basketball continues to look for winning formula

In the Lafayette quad on Jan. 9, junior Lindsey Lohr competes in the 200-yard individual medley. For her backstroke, Lohr was timed 36.16. With her butterfly at 29.85, breaststroke at 39.35 and her freestyle at 32.03, Lohr placed fifth in the race and contributed 14 points to the Lady Lancer's 535.5 victory over Nerinx Hall, Parkway South and Webster Groves.
Weekly sports update: Dec 21-Jan. 10
January 11, 2021

Boys basketball: The struggling Lancers faced District rival Eureka on Dec. 22, and fell to the Wildcats 72-50. They did not fare any better against Troy on Dec. 28, and suffered a 73-59 loss. Soon after...

After six year drought, hockey returns Silver Skate trophy to Lancers

The Lancers pose after winning the Silver Skate game against Marquette on Dec. 31. It was their first win in the annual event against the Mustangs in six years.
January 9, 2021

Before Dec. 31, 2020, the Lancer hockey team had gone 0-1-1 this season to their rival Mustangs. This time though, the Lancers had their eye on earning back the Silver Skate trophy, which they haven't...

Girls basketball defeats Kirkwood 51-44 in post-Break rematch

In the fourth quarter, junior Lily Zehner dribbles the ball past the half court line. The Kirkwood defense fell short on Jan. 5 when the Lady Lancers scored 51 points.
Lady Lancers end five game losing streak
January 7, 2021

The Lady Lancers fell to the Kirkwood Pioneers on Dec. 29 by a score of 44-36. That game was the end of a five-game losing streak for the team, and their record went to .500 at 6-6. In their first...

Girls swimming scores big with two wins; boys wrestling continues season undefeated

Against MICDS, senior Sam Murray shoots from beyond the three point line. Despite the team's 68-59 loss against Oakville this week on Dec. 15, Murray was able to score 26 points.
Weekly sports update: Dec. 14-20
December 20, 2020

Boys basketball: In their first game of the week on Dec. 15, the Lancers fell to Oakville, 68-59. Senior Sam Murray left a strong impact on the game, scoring 26 of the Lancer's 59 points. The team also...

Boys, girls basketball extend win streaks, boys wrestling remains undefeated

Junior Tommy Hagan works to get back points by doing a power half on his opponent. Hagan went on to win the Francis Howell North tournament in his weight class. The Lancers also won the whole tournament, beating a few other teams with a total of 210.5 points.
Weekly sports update: Dec. 7-13
December 14, 2020

Boys basketball: The Lancers stunned the Rockwood Summit Falcons on Dec. 8 with a big 72-44 win. Senior Drew Byous led the team with 22 points in the game, with eight field goals. Senior Sam Murray followed...

Winter sports begin season; Lancer wrestling goes undefeated

In a scrimmage against one of his teammates, junior Jack McDonald battles to keep his opponent down. McDonald won his first match of the season against Timberland, and the team won 68-12.
Weekly sports update: Nov. 24-Dec. 6
December 7, 2020

Boys basketball: For their first game of the season, the Lancers lost a close one against St. Dominic. The final score of the game was 69-60, with senior Drew Byous leading the team with 18 points, the...

Six winter sports begin season competitions with virus precautions in place

During a boys basketball practice, the team watches film in the Main Gym. All winter teams are required to wear masks while practicing and playing due to new St. Louis County regulations for youth sports.
December 2, 2020

As the weather turns colder, that also means high school sports move indoors for the winter season. In the fall, most of the sports were practiced and had games outside. That situation made it easier to...

Lady Lancer basketball hosts first annual SHEro Night

On Friday, Feb. 21 the Lafayette Lady Lancers basketball team hosted their first annual Shero Night, aimed to honor females who have made a positive impact in their lives.
February 27, 2020

On Feb. 21, the Lady Lancers basketball team hosted their first SHEro Night, a night dedicated to honoring the female heroes in their lives. The players, managers and coaches took a moment before the game...

Weekly sports update: Feb. 17-Feb. 23

In the quarterfinal game against Marquette, Johnson skates toward Marquette territory as his teammates cheer him on. The Lancers will play Vianney for game two of the semifinals on Feb. 29.
February 24, 2020

Boys Basketball: In the last week, the Lancers played two games. On Feb. 18, the team played Oakville and lost 50-43. They played again on Feb. 21 and lost to Hazelwood Central 68-42. Their current record...

Lancer basketball program celebrates annual senior night

Coming out of the corner, senior guard Kayla Carpenter drives to the basket. Carpenter put up 12 points against Parkway South on Feb. 11 to help the Lancers win, 54-46.
February 24, 2020

On Feb. 11, the senior Lady Lancers Kayla Carpenter, Maddie Chester, Fiona Lazzaretti and Sarah Schoenfelder were recognized on their senior night along with seniors Ryan Campbell, KD Diaby, Max Fruscella,...

Lafayette racquetball team advances to State tournament

Sophomore Hannah Werk serves a ball in a duos match in 2019's National racquetball tournament.
February 13, 2020

The Lafayette racquetball team is back to claim another title in the upcoming State and National tournaments. Last year, the Lancers placed high across the different brackets in the Missouri High School...

Weekly sports update: Feb. 3-Feb. 9

Junior, Jack Thomas, helps defend the goal during the game against Marquette on Feb 10, to move on to the final four in the playoffs for the Challenge Cup.
February 11, 2020

Boys Basketball: On Monday Feb. 3, varsity boys basketball lost to Pattonville 71-57. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Lancers lost 64-54 to the Ritenour huskies. The boys then fell to Jennings on Feb. 7, losing...

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