![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)
Despite the cancellation of their season opener against Cor Jesu on Sept. 1 due to rain, the girls varsity field hockey team is looking ahead to secure their third consecutive Gateway Classic pool championship.
The annual field hockey tournament consists of 48 high schools from across the Midwest and beyond competing in four-team pools with an overall champion to be named in each group. This year the Lady Lancers will have games against St. Louis’ own Ursuline Academy, Ballard (Louisville, KY) and defending Texas State champion Trinity Valley.
“I think we’ll do really well. We have a really good team and hope to go far in the playoffs and State tournament,” Head Coach Kate O’Connell said.
The Classic will run during Labor Day weekend with games starting on Sept. 3 at the Anheuser Busch Soccer Park in Fenton. The Lancers will begin with an 8 p.m. matchup against Ballard.
