![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)
While some children will be spooked in neighborhoods on Halloween, elementary students and their families will have the opportunity to get their goodies safetly at the Trunk or Treat hosted by NHS from 1-5 p.m. in the Babler Elementary parking lot.
Each of the 20 plus trunks will be a different theme to entertain the children. Other activities including face painting, games and pumpkin crafts will be avalible for students to particapte in.
Any elementary school family from the area’s attendance area is welcome to join in for the fun.
