![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 Jan. 14, both of Lafayette’s varsity basketball teams will host Marquette, with the boys game being the team’s home opener. As usual, the rivalry is expected to draw above-average crowds from both schools.
But the audience for the second game could grow even larger, as the contest has been nominated to appear on KSDK’s “Home Court Advantage” broadcast.
Coverage would include live game reports on the at 5 p.m and 6 p.m. In addition, the network will air post-game highlights at 10 p.m that night as well as 6 a.m. and 9 a.m the following morning.
In order for the game to be chosen, Lafayette must gain the majority of votes in a poll currently being conducted on www.stlouis.highschoolsports.net. Voting will end at 10 p.m on Jan. 12 and the winning school will be announced Jan. 13.
