![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)
The Rockwood School District has announced the candidates for this year’s Board of Education election.
Five candidates will vie for two open seats. Current board members Steve Banton and Janet Strate are up for re-election.
Linda D. Francois, Vincent R. Shorter and Tina M. Stinnett are also hoping to earn a seat on the board.
The board is a group of seven members chosen to administer the district’s budget, policies and goals. Candidates must be at least 24 years of age. Any citizen of the United States who is a resident taxpayer of the district and a resident of the state for at least one year is considered eligible.
Elections will be held on April 6, 2010.