![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)
On a team with three new starters and little varsity experience, it was a pair of familiar faces that led the Lancers to a season-opening 45-43 win over Pattonville on Nov. 29.
Seniors Aareon Smith (16 points and 14 rebounds) and Will Montgomery (11 points) did most of their damage under the basket as the team advanced to the second round of the Pattonville Tournament.
“It felt good to carry my team and get a big win. We kept our poise, and for the most part, played as a team,” Smith said.
After opening the game with a 10-2 run and taking a 25-17 lead into halftime, the Lancers fought hard to stay ahead of a persistant Pattonville team. Turnovers and sloppy play in the second half allowed the Pirates to keep it close until the end.
On one occasion, they cut the score to 37-33 before a three-pointer by Montgomery stretched the lead back to six points. A layup by Dion Scott made it 44-43 with less than a minute left, but the Lancers were able to hold on when Pattonville’s last-second shot fell short.
Their second-round game against Chaminade is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at Pattonville High School.
