![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)
Local butterfly house cares for thousands of insects for community recreation
April 17, 2023
It is common for children living in the area to visit the Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield at some point, but not many people know the background of The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. The facility at Faust Park is the first insectarium accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. With many other insects to see, the heart of the house is the 8,000-square-foot conservatory with around 2,000 butterflies in free flight year-round.
