![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 cancellations due to the inconsistent St. Louis weather, the girls soccer team has continued their winning streak with a record of 7-1 for the season.
Last night, Thurs. April 25, the team shut down Parkway South with a score of 4-0. Each scoring one, seniors Kate Barber, Ashley Parks, junior Jessie Ludwig, and sophomore Taylor Scheider executed the key plays of the game to beat the Patriots.
The rain has had a large impact on several spring sports teams, as the soccer girls have endured three cancellations in a row. Thurs. April 18 against Hazelwood West, Mon. April 22 against St. Charles West, and Tues. April 23 against Fort Zumwalt West were all called off due to rain and thunder storms.
Hoping to avoid the strong april showers, the team will face off against Northwest High School on Fri. April 26 at 6 p.m. With another home field advantage, the Lancers hope to extend their winning streak and defeat the Lions.
