![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 LHS bands performed in concert, Feb. 26, in the Theater. All pieces performed at the concert will be played again, as well as judged, at the MSHSAA Large Group Festival, Mar. 4, which will take place at Lindbergh High School. In addition, each band will be handed an entirely new sheet of music that must be learned in six minutes to be judged.
Concert Band took the stage first, playing Fidelity March by Karl King.
Following that, Concert Band ended their portion of the performance with Legend of the Drop Bear by Brian Balmages.
Following the conclusion of Concert Band’s portions, Symphonic Band played the first of their three pieces: Keystone by JaRod Hall.
After that, Symphonic Band played their second piece, titled Ave Maria by Franz Schubert.
The third and final piece Symphonic Band played was called Dragonstone by Gavin Lendt.
Like all other band concerts, Wind Ensemble ended the night. They played two pieces, with the first one titled Colossus of Columbia by Russel Alexander.
Wind Ensemble’s second piece, and the final piece of the entire concert, was San Antonio Dances.
At the conclusion of the concert, social studies teacher Steve Klawiter also took a moment to recognize music teacher Brad Balog for receiving the Teacher of the Year award. Klawiter, along with junior Charlie Blumenkemper nominated Balog.
The final band concert of the year is on Thursday, May 1. In addition, percussion has their own concert Tuesday, April 1.
