![As part of the Lafayette community, local youth soccer club Rockwood United SC took part in the annual Homecoming Parade. The club was created by former LHS soccer coaches, Saverio Traversa and Craig Wideman, to provide better quality soccer coaching. We want to make sure that [soccer] is taught right, because when learned correctly its the best sport in the world, Wideman said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4632-e1714576359118.jpg)
![Although being only one of the two oboe players in the school, freshman Elise Morton said she will continue playing the instrument throughout high school. “[Playing the oboe] makes me feel special because I know Im playing a rare instrument and I love having a challenge because there’s something to improve on and get even better,” Morton said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Elise-Morton-Featured-Photo.jpg)
36th Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament shaping up to be big success
What’s the perfect holiday season without boys high school basketball?
The Lancers are competing in the 36th Annual STLCC Holiday tournament this year and look to be a major competitor in the tournament.
This year’s holiday tournament will take place at STLCC- Meramec. The event coordinator, Kimberly Darron, is excited to announce new offers for coaches and team families including a discounted tournament pass, discounts in tournament program and an all-around “superior tournament experience.”
The tournament is focused on fun for everyone and making sure that all the teams are supported as they battle out on the court.
The participating teams in this year’s tournament are Kirkwood, Confluence Academy, Vianney, Eureka, Hazelwood Central, Lindbergh, DeSmet, Jennings, Washington, Parkway West, St Charles West, Marquette, Wesbter Groves, Troy, Lafayette and Hazelwood East.
Come out and support your Lancers this holiday season as #7 Lafayette will face #10 Hazelwood East in the first round on Friday Dec. 27 at 8:30 pm.
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