![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)
Swan has been a varsity girls soccer player since her freshman year. She kicked off the 2025 season strong, grabbing a goal in Lafayette’s 2-0 season-opening win over Ladue. Although a midfielder, Swan was the Lancers second-highest goal scorer with nine goals and two assists, helping Lafayette finish with a 15-5 record.
Rapid-fire questions
Name: Carly Swan
Grade: Junior
Sports Involvement:
What are your greatest accomplishments in soccer?
“High school wise, we got 3rd place in the State my freshman year, and then last year we made it all the way to District finals, but unfortunately, we lost. Last year, I was All-District first team, All-Conference first team, and I got some awards at the end of the year,” Swan said.
What are your goals for this season?
“Ultimately, a team goal is to win the state,” Swan said. “Personally, I just want to be the best I can be, and improve from last year. Since I’m a captain this year, I really want to work on leading the team to the best of my ability.”
What is your most anticipated game this season?
Swan is looking forward to play Eureka in the Battle of 109, since the Wildcats beat Lafayette in the District final last year.
What motivates you to play soccer?
What do you think about when you play?
“So before every game, we do wrist tape and we like writing things that are important to us. On mine, I always like to write effort like that’s a big thing to me. I’m always thinking, ‘how hard can I go into this tackle?’ ‘What can I do to help the team right now?’ ‘Am I working as hard as I possibly can?'” Swan said.
Who is your role model?
“I’d say my dad’s a big role model, soccer wise and just in my life. He played soccer when he was younger, and he still does. So, he’s the closest thing to a soccer figure I’ve had, and then just in life, I think he’s a really selfless person, he’s always super caring and always thinking about others,” Swan said.
