![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)
Girls cross country look to stay successful amid turnover from last season
September 1, 2016
The girls cross country team looks to keep up their success from last year despite losing some of the best runners in Lafayette and Missouri history and their long time head coach Scott Brandon from last years team. However, they retain some top runners in Meg Nicholson and Mollie Rogan, as well as an ambitious new coach in Steven Stallis.
With all the changes, a big turnover from the previous season is to be expected, but how that will affect the runners remains to be seen. Stallis is implementing some new changes that aim to keep the team successful.
“One change that I have brought to the team is utilizing the weight room. I expected the team to be a bit hesitant at first, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that they were super excited to add lifting to our routine,” Stallis said.
Despite the changes, the team’s ambition remains as high as ever.
“Before our season started, the girls set their own personal goals which I was happy to see were ambitious. They also set goals as a team that are very obtainable and I am excited that everyone is motivated to uphold the high standard of Lafayette cross country,” Stallis said.
Their next meet is the Lutheran South Invitational on Thursday Sept. 1 at Jefferson Barracks.
![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_6823-300x200.jpg)
