![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)
Lafayette custodian, wife killed in car accident
December 1, 2015
On Nov. 23, Scott and Nancy Almstedt, members of Rockwood’s custodial staff, died in a car accident. Scott worked as the night-lead custodian at Lafayette, while Nancy was a custodial trainer for the Eureka quadrant.
“The loss of both Scott and Nancy has a tremendous impact on many, especially those colleagues who worked closely with both of them,” Superintendent Eric Knost said in a staff email on Nov. 24.
Principal John Shaughnessy is confident that Rockwood will be there to support those in mourning.
“Anytime you have a tragedy it takes time. People react differently and it takes time for people. Different process are in place for people to get help, to be helped, and I think that our school and our district has done a great job at supporting each other after this tragic event,” Shaughnessy said.
