![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)
Cardinals fever is not only spreading through the state of Missouri, but also the halls of Lafayette. Students, teachers and faculty prepare for the World Series Game Two tonight, Oct.20, against the Texas Rangers here in St. Louis.
Lafayette graduate David Freese, third baseman for the Cards, is being widely recognized after winning the National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player. The school has made a banner congratulating him on his successes, which allows students to sign their name and wish him luck.
Senior Michael Mueller is lucky enough to get the opportunity to attend his first World Series game.
“I’m hoping for a shout out from David Freese,” said Mueller.
He added, “My lifelong dream is to be on the ‘Kiss Cam.’”
Also in attendance will be teacher Danna Phillips, who will be attending her first World Series game as well.
“I’ve been a Cardinals fan since about 8th grade. First it was the Yankees but I finally came to my senses and became a Cards fan,” said Phillips.
