![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)
The Lady Lancer swim and dive team made history Feb. 12. With a score of 541.5 points, the team clinched its 25th straight Conference Title.
The Conference Meet was held at Lindbergh High School Feb 11-12. Lafayette dominated the pool this year, winning every meet. Individuals who succeeded at the Conference Meet were Samantha Wright in the 200-yard medley with a time of 2:10.17 and in the 100 backstroke with a time of 58.57, Shannon McCoy in the 50 freestyle with a 24.50 and Ashleigh Grammar in the 100 breaststroke in 1:11.27.
The Lancers also won all three of their relays with times of 3:41.18 in the 400 freestyle, 1:51.52 in the 200 medley and 1:42.85 in the 200 freestyle. Their next step will be to try for State, which will be held at the St. Peters Rec Plex on Feb. 19 -20.
