![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)
Despite a hostile crowd, the Lancers defeated Parkway South in a 56-52 overtime battle. Backed by the two of the Suburban West’s top scorers, the Patriots took a 16-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Still, Lafayette answered back, cutting the lead to 31-24 at the half.
By the start of the second , the game’s tempo changed. The Lancers continued their run through the final period of play, tying the score at 47-47 with 36.3 seconds left in regulation. South ran the clock down to 8.6 seconds before losing possession on a costly turnover.
Lafayatte held the ball and an opportunity for a go-ahead basket, but senior Mike Messer’s failed drive attempt gave way to overtime. Back-to-back baskets by South put them up by five early in OT before the Lancers would take 53-52 lead on a layup by sophomore Mike Messer.
Lafayette would hold that lead and go on upset the Conference’s top team. Mike Messer led all scorers with 30 points as the Lancers went 26-29 from the free throw line.
The win extended the team’s win streak to six games as it prepares for the postseason. They will be in action next on Feb. 19 against Mehlville at home.
