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Kevin Vera, Sports Editor

Kevin is a senior, and this is his second year on the digital media staff and his first year on the news production staff. When he is not reporting, Vera enjoys watching sports, working out and listening to music. After high school, Vera plans to major in journalism and pursue a career in sports broadcasting. He can be contacted at [email protected]

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Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

Basketball, Escadrille, softball welcome new leaders for upcoming season

May 27, 2021
Swinging around the left side, senior Mia Simpson creates an opening trying to get a shot off. On May 22 the Lady Lancers beat Eureka 7-6.

Spring sports head into final weeks with five teams still in the hunt for State titles

May 24, 2021
Moments before a draw, junior Ansley Hails sets off against the Laude Rams. The Lady Lancers played the Rams on May 11. Hails scored three goals in the contest.

Track and field teams place in top five; several spring sports start playoffs

May 19, 2021

As Seen in the Image: My GIC Experience

May 18, 2021
Lining up his shot, junior Kyle Rinkenberger takes a few moments as he gets ready for his swing. The golf team placed second in the Yellow Pool Suburban Conference Tournament on May 5.

Baseball wins its Conference as boys golf, track places second and girls track takes third

May 11, 2021
On a rainy morning at the Lafayette Track and Field Invitational, junior Bross Miller passes the baton to senior Noah Kronauge in the 4x800 relay.

Lafayette track host Invitational; boys volleyball continues to improve record

April 27, 2021
Senior Mia Simpson swings down the right side looking for an open teammate. Simpson scored two goals in the 13-9 victory over Cor Jesu on April 12.

Boys track and field place first in Invitational; Lacrosse earns first win of season on Senior Night

April 20, 2021
Superintendent Mark Miles speaks at the Oct. 3 Board of Education meeting.

Breaking News: Superintendent Mark Miles announces plan for retirement at end of school year

April 9, 2021
Girls racquetball celebrates first State title

Girls racquetball celebrates first State title

March 8, 2021
Senior Sam Murray drives to the hoop against Parkway South on Feb.27. Murray finished with 10 points on the night

Lafayette basketball gain their first win in District tournaments; Boys wrestling advances to State

March 1, 2021
Super Bowl 55 will be played Sunday February 7. Kick off is set for 6:30 EST on CBS. Game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay Florida. This marks the first time in which a team will play in the Super Bowl at their home stadium.

Super Bowl 55 awaits the seasons best

February 4, 2021
LHS, NAMI team up to help students recognize early warning signs of mental illness

LHS, NAMI team up to help students recognize early warning signs of mental illness

January 27, 2021
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field following the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau Field on Jan. 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18.

Heading into championship weekend, teams look to punch their tickets to Super Bowl 55

January 22, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field alongside head coach Bruce Arians after a 31-23 victory against the Washington Football Team in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.

Divisional round of NFL playoffs calls for expertise, ambition

January 14, 2021
That Was My Jam: Matt Steffens

That Was My Jam: Matt Steffens

January 9, 2021
Quarterback Drew Brees (9) of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

Wildcard weekend begins playoff season for NFL

January 8, 2021
In addition to their own projects, members in both Key Club and National Honor Society were able to earn service points by donating to the Class of 2022's Toy Drive for Cardinal Glennon Hospital.

[Photo] NHS, Key Club look for new community service opportunities amid COVID-19 restrictions

January 4, 2021
The holiday season is the best time to curl up on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket and put on your favorite Christmas movie. However, sometimes it can be hard to choose which one, so we made a list of the top five Christmas movies to check off your list for the season.

Opinion: Top five Christmas movies to watch this season

December 21, 2020
Junior Rachel Vishion performs on Dec. 15 during the filming of a music video produced by Tuesday Night Rock Band. Due to the restrictions put in place, the band has been forced to find new ways of sharing their music.

Tuesday Night Rock Band finds alternative ways to perform

December 16, 2020
That Was My Jam: Dawn Indelicato-Faw

That Was My Jam: Dawn Indelicato-Faw

December 11, 2020
That Was My Jam: Brian Fish

That Was My Jam: Brian Fish

December 4, 2020
During a boys basketball practice, the team watches film in the Main Gym. All winter teams are required to wear masks while practicing and playing due to new St. Louis County regulations for youth sports.

Six winter sports begin season competitions with virus precautions in place

December 2, 2020
On Nov. 23, senior Brynn Jefferies takes the ball down the court against Rockwood Summit. Jefferies lead the team in scoring, having 14 points to propel the team to victory. The Lancers won the game 55-31 and began the season with a win.

New leaders create confidence for girls basketball

December 2, 2020
That Was My Jam: Stephanie Mullins

That Was My Jam: Stephanie Mullins

November 20, 2020
Lafayette has gained its first ever esports team. Consisting of six players and a coach, they play against schools across the country in the car soccer game, Rocket League. However, they look forward to playing different teams and adding new recruits to their own.

Lancer esports team makes its season debut

November 17, 2020

Donut Palace reflects on COVID-19’s affect on business, continues to operate with restrictions in place

November 15, 2020
Sophomore Elissa Barnard runs alongside her Parkway West competitor in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Cross Country Competition. Barnard placed ninth in the competition, running the event with a time of 18:43.60. That time helped the Lady Lancers become State Champs for the third time in their history.

Girls cross country wins its third State title with four individuals earning All-State honors

November 14, 2020
Joe Wier, Class of 1991

That Was My Jam: Joe Wier

November 13, 2020
In wake of the Astro's cheating scandal, the MLB needs to create harsher punishments for teams in order to deter them from cheating.

Opinion: Even with a positive case in the World Series, Turner, Dodgers cannot be blamed for celebrating

November 11, 2020
Nicole Hauser, Class of 1988

That Was My Jam: Nicole Hauser

November 6, 2020
That Was My Jam: Nathan Willard

That Was My Jam: Nathan Willard

October 30, 2020
Melissa Schumacher, Class of 1989

That Was My Jam: Melissa Schumacher

October 23, 2020
That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

October 16, 2020
Meghan O'Donnell, Class of 2001

That Was My Jam: Meghan O’Donnell

October 9, 2020
Karen Barber, Class of 1983

That Was My Jam: Karen Barber

October 2, 2020
That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

September 25, 2020
That Was My Jam: Scott Beaver

That Was My Jam: Scott Beaver

September 18, 2020
In a practice, boys soccer Head Coach Ryan Butchart demonstrates a play that his team needs to execute. Soccer falls in the medium sport contact, and has now moved on to more active drills and scrimmages at practice.

Weekly Lancer Sports Update: Sept. 7-11

September 12, 2020
That Was My Jam: Emily Benner

That Was My Jam: Emily Benner

September 11, 2020
During the week of Aug. 24, most fall sports and activities returned to the fields and courts under new guidelines to begin tryouts and practices. The new guidelines have held steadfast over the next two weeks.

Weekly sports update, COVID-19 edition: Aug. 31-Sept. 4

September 5, 2020
That Was My Jam: Scott Holtmann

That Was My Jam: Scott Holtmann

September 4, 2020

Staff, freshmen prepare for unusual start to school year

August 23, 2020

[Video] Smallcakes serving up treats for Chesterfield community

March 25, 2020
Leading the presentation, senior Isaac Dixon asks Ozzie Smith questions during the Black History Month presentation in the Theatre on Feb. 21.

[Video] Smith joins LHS for Black History Month presentation

March 1, 2020

[Video] Ladue performs National Anthem at Blues game

December 3, 2019

[Video] Big Chief celebrates 90 years in the community

September 30, 2019
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