![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
![In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_2784-1200x800.jpg)
Five Questions: Natalie Elser
Get to know Natalie Elser with this exclusive interview!
Natalie Elser, senior, has been involved in school since day one of freshman year. A member of the LHS lacrosse team Elser is also a Renaissance Gold student. We caught up with her in the hallways and asked five questions.
1. What is your favorite app?
E: Probably Twitter because I like to see what’s going on with my friends and in the world.
2. What do you typically order at Starbucks?
E: A vanilla cold brew.
3. Which fictional character do you identify with?
E: Robin from How I Met Your Mother.
4. What is your ideal room temperature?
E: 71.5 degrees Kelvin, just kidding, Fahrenheit.
5. If you could do anything to your hair at a salon, free of cost, what would you get?
E: Light brown highlights and layers.
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