![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)
Senior Kurtis Harshman has been a standout on the boys bross bountry team for the 2010 season. He finished first among all Lafayette runners at each meet thus far.
However on Oct. 14, at the Patriot Classic in Castlewood State Park, Harshman earned something more than just a medal. With a time of 16:13.oo, Harshman earned National Elite Status.
“If you run (a 5K race) in under a 16:30.00, you are recognized as a National Elite,” Harshman said.
His 16:13.00 time was Harshmans personal best time, and a run this successful only sheds light on what success may come for Harshman in post-season.
“I hope we make it as a team to State, but if not then I hope to place hopefully in the top ten in state,” he said.
Such a tremendous accomplishment for Harshman this season has made him very proud.
Very humbly, he said, “It’s exciting. It was definitely a goal of mine.”
