![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)
Head Coach Todd Gabel of Lafayette’s swimming and diving teams was recently named Coach of the Year by the Missouri Coaches Association (MOCA).
“Todd has been a great coach, always motivating us to do our best and ‘get out there and swim'”, junior Nicole Hoog said.
Gabel is one of 20 coaches to receive the honor, which will be acknowledged at the Fourth Annual MOCA Coach of the Year awards banquet in June.
“I am very honored to receive the award,” Gabel said. “I give a lot of credit to the girls last year on how hard they worked and were very prepared last year for the state meet. I am very proud of the girls on how they worked and stepped up last year in 2010. Every year the boys and girls swim very well and by getting this award it is a testament to the athletes for their commitment and work ethic.”
