![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)
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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