![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)
Beyond the Badge: School Resource Officer Chad Deakin
Connecting with Lancer community members is his favorite part of being the SRO
January 5, 2022
St. Louis County Officer Chad Deakin chose a career in law enforcement to follow in his father’s footsteps. But now he is blazing his own trail in his role as Lafayette’s School Resource Officer. Though he may be most visible to students at lunch and in the parking lot at the beginning and end of the day, his responsibilities go far beyond those duties.
