![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)
On May 19, elementary students had the chance to taste a slice of high school competition with the annual elementary track meet.
Schools like Blevins, Ridge Meadows, Woerther, Green Pines, Geggie and Uthoff Valley all gathered to compete with the best of the best at the elementary school level.
The school spirit could be heard from Lafayette’s doors as teams stomped their feet, screamed and cheered for their running mates.
Lafayette students watched and supported as fellow siblings sprinted by on the track, as well as proud parents sat clutching their video cameras in anticipation.
The elementary track meet gives students future high school preparation for the intense level of competition.