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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.
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In a game against Lindbergh, senior attacker Owen Waeckerle holds the ball. The Lancers won 10-8 over the Flyers, March 23.
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Holding a championship belt from the Double Gold Invitational, senior Mason Stritzel stands in the center of the trophy room at his house. This room contains a total 372 pieces of hardware from tournaments all over the United States.
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Nania scores 1000 points, leads girls basketball team to win over Summit

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February 26, 2025
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Senior guard Taylor Nania poses with coaches after scoring 1000 career points. The Lancers won the game, 46-36, over the Falcons, Monday night.

Two points away from a career milestone, senior guard Taylor Nania steps up to the free throw line  She makes the first, putting the Lafayette bench on the edge of their seats. She takes a breath and makes the second shot to score her 1000th career point, Monday night.

The Lancers made the trip from Wildwood to Fenton to take on district rival Rockwood Summit looking for two wins in a row following their 49-33 win over the Lindbergh Flyers two days prior.

The Lancers started off hot in the first quarter leading 12-3. But the Falcons scored eight unanswered points to put the game within one at halftime with the Lancers leading 16-15. 

The Lancers again dominated coming out of the half but the Falcons kept the game close and a buzzer beater layup by the Falcons kept the game within reach heading into the fourth quarter with Lafayette only leading 32-28.

 It was here in the third quarter that Nania headed to the free throw line after being fouled going for the layup. She made both free throws with ease and was then was surrounded by her teammates in a big celebration after making her 1000th point. 

In the fourth quarter the Lancers went on a run with eight unanswered points six of which came from sophomore sisters Emelia and Maria Golfo.

The Lancers ended up pulling away in the last minutes of the game for a 46-36 victory over the Falcons. 

Other standout performances came from freshman guard Bella Graham and freshman center Annika Kivisikk. Graham lead the Lancers in scoring and Kivisikk dominated the boards getting nearly every rebound on both offense and defense.

Lafayette lost to Francis Howell Central, 37-58, on Tuesday. The Lancers will play the Longhorns, Friday night, at home for their last game before District playoffs. 

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