![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)
Student athletes commit to college sports on Signing Day
Senior Lily Cooper blocks a hit from Villa May High School. On Nov. 15, she’s committing to Duke University for volleyball.
Signing Day, scheduled for Nov. 15 at 2:10 p.m., is an event for seniors who are committing themselves to collegiate sports. They sign the National Letter of Intent each season, and this November is the Fall Early signing period. There are two other signings throughout the year. The event takes place in the commons.
Activities Director Todd Zell has a part in the signing.
“The colleges set a date years ago so that they knew when they could sign the agreement between the Institution and the student,” Zell said. “This time around there are 13 students participating.”
Mollie Rogan – Cross Country – Mizzou
Alex Adams – Baseball – Illinois State
Tommy Williams – Baseball – Lindenwood
Alec Byous – Baseball – Arkansas State
Delaney Thomas – Swim – Boston College
Nick Molski – Baseball – St. Louis C.C
Frankie Petrosino – Swim – Kansas
Meghan Conroy – Field Hockey – Iowa
Lily Cooper – Volleyball – Duke
Merry Gebel – Volleyball – West Carolina
Kathryn Wesolich – Volleyball – Central Florida
Ellie Christie – Swim – Indiana State
Jillian Reando – Volleyball – Westminster College
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