![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)
Sport: boys soccer
Head coach: Ryan Butchart
Previous season placement: The Lancers finished 13-8 last season and made it to the MSHSAA Class 4 District 2 semifinal, but lost to CBC, 6-0.
Goals for the season: Butchart said the team plans to win a district championship and score more goals this season.
Players to watch: Butchart mentioned seniors TJ Bender, Thomas Nay and Carter Philips along with sophomore Kanin Roseman as key players this season.
What makes this team different: “I think with the speed and athleticism we have in this group, it’s going to be a fun team to watch play,” Butchart said. “We’re going to be go, go, go, and it will be very easy for spectators to enjoy it.”
