![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)
This year’s concerto concert will be Thursday, April 26.
The concert will be in the Lafayette Theatre at 7 p.m.
Along with the orchestra playing the two soloists will be featured as well.
When asked about it, Joe Gutowski Orchestra teacher said, “We have two student soloists on the concert who are performing professional-level concertos with the orchestra.”
The two soloists are senior Lucas Shapland playing the marimba, and senior Richard Lu playing the violin.
When asked about the performance Shapland said, “I’m very excited for it, most of my family will be there, they are all very proud of me.”