![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)
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Girls Swimming dives into upcoming season
Girls swimming is looking to repeat as State champions in the 2017-2018 season.
Last year, girls swimming placed first in State, and sophomore Paige Daws was one of the many girls who got to experience this achievement.
Her greatest memory from State was when she was watching the 100-yard freestyle relay place first, winning the Lady Lancers the championship by three points.
“It was an amazing experience, and I’ve never been so proud to be part of a team,” Daws said.
Daws also had a few accomplishments of her own.
“I was really proud of how I swam at our Conference Meet, getting my State cuts in the 200-meter and 100-meter breaststroke,” Daws said.
This season, she is looking forward to the meets with her teammates and making more memories to add on to last year.
With a new season comes new goals; Daws personal goal this year is to make finals at State in the 100-meter breaststroke, and her team’s goal is to repeat as State champions.
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