![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 Lady Lancer volleyball team traveled to Kickapoo High School last weekend for the Springfield Classic Tournament. After defeating Republic in the finals, the girls secured the Champion title, a repeat from last year.
“We played Republic twice. The points were long and draining, but we knew if we stayed focus, we could become just as successful as last year,” senior Stephanie Campbell said.
The team has yet to lose a game to any opponent in both season games and tournaments. Entering their home game against Eureka on Tuesday with a 16-0 record, they hope to continue their winning streak against the Wildcats.
With high expectations, the Lancers enter every game the same, no matter who is on the other side of the net.
“People are constantly telling us we will win State again, but we try not to jinx ourselves. We definitely have the potential, but no team will be easily defeated,” Campbell said.
