![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)
Lancers mourn loss of custodian James West
November 25, 2019
Custodian James West passed away on Nov. 15 at the age of 54. He suffered a stroke and passed away several days later. He worked at Lafayette as an evening shift custodian for many years.
Principal Karen Calcaterra said, “James was an amazing custodian, colleague, and friend to many. For those of us who exit out the West side doors, he was the last person we would see before we left. He always had a smile on his face and made sure to say good night. I, along with many of you, will miss him.”
His memorial service was held on Nov. 25 at the Layne Renaissance Chapel in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation was at 9 a.m. and service was at 11 a.m. Interment following the funeral service began at 1 p.m. at Lake Charles Park Cemetery.
![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)