![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: Volleyball
Head coach: Zach Young
Previous season placement: The Lancers won the MSHSAA Class 6 State Championship and finished with a 32-5 record last year.
Goals for the season: Young said the team will improve this year and play their best volleyball in the postseason.
Players to watch: Young mentioned returning All-State starters senior libero Addy Wiese and junior outside hitter Shaye Witherspoon. Along with them, Young also mentioned seniors Amira Konuk, Jenna Kraemer, Claire Ulrich and Emma Watson, juniors Peyton Dolly, Aubrey Dumstorff, Hailey Lowery and Adayah Sievers, sophomore Gigi Foley and freshman Aubrey Toti.
Team slogan: “Be the difference.”
What makes this team different: “The potential in this group is enormous. If our players accept their roles and push to be better everyday, we’re going to be a special team this year,” Young said.
