![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)
Lancer wrestling’s excellent season continues to improve as this week’s State Class Four dual-team rankings saw Lafayette soar into the top eight for the first time all season.
The Lancers earned the honor by posting an undefeated head-to-head match record and excelling in tournaments. The team placed second in the 12-team Patriot Classic on Nov. 30, falling to Jackson High School by only 18.5 points.
The Lancers have been led on the mat by senior Nick Olejnik. In his final of four seasons on varsity, Olejnik has gone 6-0 in head to head matches and ranks third in his 138 lbs. Class Four weight class.
The Lancers will wrestle in the Capital City Tournament in Jefferson City on Jan. 11-12.
