![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)
The Rockwood Board of Education Awards for outstanding achievements took place Thursday, Nov. 17 at Crestview Middle School.
Students from across the distrist were given awards for outstanding performances in Fine Arts, Athletics and Academics.
The Lafayette varsity tennis, field hockey, boys swimming and volleyball teams were honored for their performances at State.
In addition, National Merit Commended Scholars and Semifinalists from all four high schools were honored. Lafayette received the most of this honor of any school, with about 20 students in attendance.
Teachers were also presented awards for programs they initiated at their schools. Principal John Shaughnessy and Associate Principal Nisha Patel accepted an award for the New Student Breakfast at LHS.
