![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)
Starting off strong, the Lancers dominated the first three quarters of play against Parkway West however, they had significant trouble closing out the game once again.
They went into the fourth quarter up by 10 points, but ended up blowing the lead and losing 44-41.
West’s center, Cash McCurdy went off in the fourth quarter and finished with a game high 21 points. Their leading scorer, junior Jake Socha, knocked down two big three pointers and helped clinch the game for the Longhorns.
Trying to snap their two game losing streak, the Lancers will take the court against Mehlville this Friday. The game begins at 7 p.m. on the Lancer’s home floor.
