![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)
For three Rockwood Board of Education members, Directors Darla Baker, Kim McGuiness and Stephen Smith, April will signify the end of their terms.
This will leave three seats open for election, and in the case of Stephen Smith, a possible re-election.
Six candidates will be vying for these seats during the April 5 elections, The candidates who have filed include Keith Kinder, Stephen Smith, Roger Stock, Kevin Mabie, Matt Doell and Michael Geller.
Information, including educational information and personal statementsfrom the candidates, is viewable to the public on the Rockwood District website at http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/BOARDOFEDUCATION/CANDIDATES/Pages/default.aspx.
