![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 11-10 Lady Lancers look to upset rival Marquette on the road this Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Offensively, Lafayette will be led on the court by senior Hannah Finley. She leads LHS with 12.7 points per game, with sophomore Maddie Siefert not far behind at 10.2 points per game.
Seifert and senior Hannah Schneider lead the Lady Lancers on the boards, posting 6.6 and 6.8 rebounds per game, respectively.
The Lady Lancers will face a tough task in defeating the Lady Mustangs, who are 13-6 with a 4-0 conference record.
Senior Ashley Ploudre has been instrumental for Marquette, averaging an astounding 22.9 points per game, according to stlhighschoolsports.com.
Ploudre also leads the Lady Mustangs defensively with 7.7 rebounds per game.
The boys’ game this Friday has already sold out, so large crowds should be on hand for both contests.
