![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)
After winning the Conference tournament on Oct. 4, the girls golf team headed to Districts on Oct. 5.
The team had a very strong showing at The Golf Club at Deer Chase in Linn Creek, MO, placing second overall as a team, with four individuals advancing to Sectional play.
Senior Kelly Lamarche led the way for the Lady Lancers at Districts, tying for first place overall with 82 strokes. Juniors Maddie Van House and Claire Norfleet also qualified, shooting 98 and 104, respectively. One of the best young players on the team, sophomore Ashton Goldammer, qualified as well with 99 strokes at Districts.
These golfers will represent Lafayette in Sectionals and those who play well enough will advance to participate at the State level.
