![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)
Last year, the Lancers field hockey team had a record of 13-4 and made it to the Elite Eight in the State Tournament.
This season, Head Coach Meghan Conroy has big aspirations for the team.
“Our concrete goals are to win the Rockwood Tournament and be one of the top public schools in St. Louis,” Conroy said.
Conroy is focusing on a growth mindset and a positive attitude for the team this year.
“Our biggest key as a team is having positive vibes, enjoying every minute of [practice] and working hard together,” Conroy said, “We are going game by game and not getting ahead of ourselves.”
Junior Ellie Letourneau echoes this sentiment.
“Our team energy has been very uplifting and positive as we work towards the start of our season,” Letourneau said, “Keeping a positive team culture throughout the season and lifting each other up will help us… [be] prepared for any obstacles.”
Key players to watch for this season will be senior Avery Brown and freshman Emily Williams, according to Conroy.
“Avery Brown is one of our midfields, she is a threat on both attack and defense. Our freshman Emily Williams will also be a huge threat that teams don’t know about.”
Conroy is also excited for her seniors to have a great last year.
“[The seniors] have done a phenomenal job on and off the field, they are the ones [that are] including [our] freshmen. I am excited to see the team mold and grow together.”
