![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)
After last Friday’s heart-breaking loss to the Eureka Wildcats, the Lady Lancers are hopeful for a big win tonight against Francis Howell to give them their tenth win of the season.
Eureka took control in overtime and clinched the vicotry with a final score of 48-46. Senior Hannah Finley played an extraordinary game scoreing 13 points for the Lancers and not missing a single shot from the field (4-4). The Lady Lancers gave an outstanding effort, but ultimately dropped to 9-8 on the year, also receiving their first Conference loss.
Eureka’s Kelsey Tepen led the way with 20 points. The win improved Eureka to 11-8 overall and 4-1 in the Suburban West Conference.
The Lady Lancers will take on Francis Howell (6-11) Jan. 28 at 7 p.m at home. Howell’s leading scorer is Freshman Carly Harper, who averages 10.2 points per game. To stop the Vikings’ main weapon, Lafayette will have to hold a tight defense.
