![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)
With the use of only one ear bud, sophomore Edward Taylor takes the beat of his tunes wherever he goes, and for him, listening to his iPod has become a sort of daily ritual. He cruises the school hallways listening to his favorite jams, and after class uses it as a motivation on the hardwood.
“I like music, it helps get me amped ,” Taylor said.
- For My Town-Birdman ft. Drake & Lil Wayne: “I like how everything flows together.”
- Crazy Rap-Afroman: “ It’s funny and he’s clever with his words.”
- Lose Yourself- Eminem: “It motivates me.”
- See You in My Neighborhood-Kanye West & Lil Wayne: “It has a nice beat, by my two favorite artists.”
- Swag Surfin- Lil Wayne: “I just like it.”
- Tie My Hands- Lil Wayne & Robin Thick: “It makes me think about life.”
- Stand Up- T.I ft. Trick Daddy & Lil Wayne: “I like the beat.”
- Over-Drake: “It’s creative.”
- Show Me Down- Lil Wayne & D. Smith: “Good Beat.”
- So Ambitious-Jay-Z ft. Pharrell: “It’s a great song.”
