![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)
Every year Lafayette boys compete for the prestigious title of Mr. LHS.
This year’s contestants are Sean Alexander, Jared Applebaum, David Aslin, Jared Brinkmeyer, Caleb Cavarretta, Charlie Frail, Kyle Glennon, Blake Hoover, Aleks Husic, Cameron Kennedy, Jacob Monash, Justin Nauman, Ben Perez, Aaron Platts, Spencer Rolfe, Tyler Romero, Tommy Rudd, Nate Russell and Thomas Swoboda.
Science teacher and Junior Class sponsor Todd Decker is in charge of the event and expects a big turnout.
“Usually around 300 people attend each year,” Decker said.
Contestants will compete in various events in front of a panel of judges who will decide their fate. Mr. LHS is March 3, and will take place in the Theatre at 7 p.m.
