The following Lafayette student athletes signed letters of intent on May 19, for the spring signing period. They will begin collegiate play this fall.
Brandon Bodker- Elmhurst College- Football
Sam Collier- Truman State University- Swimming
Ryan Dubberke- Lewis and Clark Community College- Baseball
“It’s pretty exciting. It’s a event and a day to celebrate,” Dubberke said
Matt Fercho- Missouri Valley- Basketball
“It makes me grow as a person and gives me responsibility and discipline,” Fercho said.
Taylor Foye- Mercyhurst College- Water Polo
Mariah Furman- Central Methodist University- Softball
Rachel Gilman- William Jewell- Volleyball
Emily Glaser- Westminster College- Tennis
Timmy Kenny- University Missouri-Rolla- Soccer
Adam King-Truman State University-Tennis
“It means a lot. Reaching that goal is a great feeling,” King said.
J.T. Miller- Wabash College- Baseball/Football
“It’s what I’ve always dreamt of. To continue beyond high school is a real blessing,” Miller said.
Tucker Nyhan- Transylvania University- Swimming
Anne Park- Lindenwood University- Softball
Nathan Perry-Briar Cliff University- Football
Connor Peters- Western Illinois- Swimming
Jacob Ripp- Southeast Missouri State University- Baseball
Lauren Schaper- Southeast Missouri State University- Tennis
Hannah Snyder- University of Missouri- Track and Field
Tyrone Stainback-Briarcliff University- Football
“It means a lot. I’ve waited four years and it feels good to finally get it,” Staiback said.
Elizabeth Worley- Washington University- Cross Country/Track and Field

![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)








