![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)
Young talent provides for boys swimming
September 2, 2016
After a great season last year, the Lafayette boys swimming team has brushed off their first few opponents and started the season off strong.
The Lancers first took on Parkway Central and beat them 110-76 and also beat Parkway West, a few days later, 106-79, respectively.
“We are doing awesome as a team, lots of improvement across the board not only with times but also with stroke technique,” Head Coach Todd Gabel said. “The boys are looking better each week.”
A few young standout athletes have been Alex Wilmsen, junior, and Jacob Hepper, sophomore. Wilmsen has a State cut in the 100-meter breaststroke, while Hepper has excelled in the 100-meter backstroke and the 200-medley relay.
The teams next meet will come Sept. 7 at 4:15 p.m. at Mehlville.
![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_6823-300x200.jpg)
