![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)
Both the boys and girls varsity cross country teams achieved impressive finishes at the Surban West Conference Championship meet on October 9 at Arnold Park.
The boys finished fifth with an overall score of 129 , whereas girls too third place with a score of 61.
Finishing strong as always among the varsity boys was senior Kurtis Harshman, who took second with a time of 16:16.52. Just behind Harshman in seventh place was sophomore Derek Lengenzoff in a time of 16:36.16.
Freshman Mary Augustin continued her successful season, placing seventh with a time of 20:05.71, followed closely by junior Maddie Henning who placed ninth at 20:07:83.
The Lancers will compete next on October 14 in the Patriot Classic at Parkway South High School.
