![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)
After beating Lindbergh 34-24, Oct. 20, Lafayette was crowned as Conference Champions. They head to the postseason with an 8-1 record.
They are seeded 2nd behind Marquette, who hold a 7-2 record. The Mustangs are seeded ahead of Lafayette because they beat the Lancers 13-10, Aug. 28.
Head Coach Boyd Manne attributes their regular season success to team unity.
“We’ve got a great bunch of young men that have worked really hard. We’ve got great team chemistry. The kids play for one another and our offense is moving and our defense is playing with great intensity and we’re doing well in the kicking game. So I think that’s really helped to our success,” Manne said.
Junior and quarterback Jack Behl, who has passed for over 1125 yards this season, believes their opener loss to Marquette motivated their eight-game win streak.
“We expected to win districts obviously, and the loss against Marquette lit a fire in us and gave us the momentum to keep winning,” Behl said.
On Nov. 3, the Lancers will play the winner of Francis Howell vs. Vianney in the Class 6 District 2 Semifinals. As Conference Champions, the Lancers will get a 1st round bye.
Senior Zae Jones, who plays wide receiver, running back and cornerback, has scored 14 touchdowns this season. Jones has high expectations for the Lancers’ postseason.
“Going into this postseason [we are] most likely gonna be playing against Francis Howell. We have to dial in every day leading up to the game and I think we will get the job done. The final goal is to beat Francis Howell and progress on after them and hopefully to try to win State,” Jones said.
Despite the good performances, Jones said that he is happy but not satisfied, and could do better.
“I definitely think, I could do better than what I’ve put on the field so far but, it’s a mental game, things happen and I’m still just working to be the best I can every day,” Jones said.
Coach Manne believes that winning State is a possibility and the team is capable of winning it.
“Our final goal is to be a District Champion and to be a State Champion. But obviously, it’s really tough to do, but we’re gonna work each week to see what we can do and compete against ourselves and just try to keep getting better every week,” Coach Manne said.
