![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)
Name: Austin Rinkenberger
Grade: Junior
Sports Involvement: Rinkenberger has consistently been a key player for the boys’ golf team, placing first in two tournaments. His success on the golf course contributed to the Lancers going undefeated in duals. During the Cape Notre Dame Invitational, Rinkenberger shot 5 under par to help Lafayette earn a 3rd place finish.
Coach’s Opinion: “There are a lot of good things I could say about him, his integrity, great sportsmanship, I just think he’s got a lot of attributes to go to the next level.” Coach Gaylen Laster said. “A lot of kids think they want to do that, but [Rinkenberger] really embodies that and knows what he needs to do to get better.”
