Tonight, our season comes to an end with a loss.
Although our season ended earlier then we had hoped, I could not be more proud of these young men. They battles hard each and every day and accomplished so much. We end the season as Conference and District Champions!
#ProudCoach
Congratulations to our 2019 Graduate, Captain, and All-State player Izzy Rubio
@IzzyRubio17
for her comittment to play next season at St. Charles Community College! Izzy took a year off to rehab and injury and is back & ready to continue her career at the next level!
#ProudCoach
Spent 3 hours in the rain on this chilly evening, but finally put together our new team shelter for our bench! Can’t wait to put this to use tomorrow night and for years to come! Thank you to our very generous soccer family who donated the funds to allow us to have the shelter!
While it is not the outcome we had hoped our wanted, I could not be more proud of this team and these individuals. To finish 2nd place in state in no small feat, and we made school history! Congratulations girls!! ❤️❤️❤️
District Champions!!
Varsity defeats Whitfield in a well played match 1-0
Goal: L. Nevins
Shutout: L. Sellenschuetter
Complete team effort tonight! Well done ladies!! 😁😁
District Champions!! For the first time in school history, the Girls Varsity team will be playing in the State Final 4!!
Varsity wins the district championship 2-0 v Elsberry
Goals: Rachel S(GWG) & Alyona B
Assist: Tayley L
Shutout: Sydney Y
State Semifinal 5/31 @ 12:00 PM!
Varsity ends their season in heartbreaking fashion with a tough, hard fought 1-0 loss.
I am so proud of this entire team! Can’t wait for next year boys!
The girls end their season with a 2nd place finish in Districts
Final Record: 16-8-1
I am so incredibly proud of this team! This season was such a success both on & off the field. This team holds a special place in my heart! We truly are a family and I love each one of you! ❤️
That feeling after picking up your 15th win of the season & it comes on Senior Night!
Varsity sends off the Seniors with a convincing 5-0 win v CHS
Goals: I. Rubio(GWG), A. Fruend(2), B. Edelen, A. Murray
Assists: A. Murray(2), B. Floyd(2)
Shutout: E. Turner
A state championship in soccer by
@LuHiBoysSoccer
, a state championship by football
@lhscougarfb
, a 3rd place finish by
@LHSCougarXC
, & our
@CouglesSwimming
competing for state this fall?!? It’s a great season to be a Cougar! Congrats to all the players, coaches, & families!
Thanks to an extremely generous donation from a soccer family, the soccer program will be covered from all weather elements in this new bench shelter! Can’t wait to put it to use!
In one heck of a match, Varsity plays their hearts out and drops a heartbreaker in 2OT to Whitfield. Final score 1-0
I could not be more proud of this team then I am right now! We battled hard, we fought together as one, but we just came up a little short in the end.
#ProudCoach
Congratulations to Senior Bekah Floyd
@RebekahFloyd13
on her commitment to continue her soccer career next year at St. Charles Community College! I can’t wait to watch you play at the next level!
#ProudCoach
Varsity defeats Fulton School at St. Albans 8-0 in District Semifinals
Goals: C. Lurtz(2)(GWG), M. Pinkerton(3), A. Richter, B. Versemann, B. Gueck
Assists: C. Lurtz(2), B. Robbins, S. Magueja, B. Gueck
Shutout: C. Engelhardt
District Championship Wednesday @ 6:30 PM!
#LetsGo
That feeling you have after a 5th consecutive shutout victory to start your season 5-0!
Varsity travels to Bishop DuBourg & walks out with a 1-0 win!
Goal: B. Edelen
Assist: B. Floyd
Shutout: E. Turner
A huge shoutout to our entire defense for keeping another clean sheet!
Congratulations to Senior Izzy Rubio
@IsabelleRubio_
for being selected as 1 of 36 Seniors in the STL Metro area to play in the prestigious 36th Annual MAC All-Star Soccer Game! The game is Friday, June 14th @ 6:00 PM at Soccer Park in Fenton, MO.
#ProudCoach
Varsity picks up a nice win over the always well coached team from DuBourg 2-0 on Senior Night.
Goals: L. McCarty(GWG) and N. Chiodini
Assist: A. Richter
Split Shutout: D. Short, C. Engelhardt, and B. Short
That feeling you have after a 4-1 District Semifinal win over CHS!
Goals: B. Edelen(GWG), A. Fruend(2), A. Murray
Assist: A. Murray
We will play SCW in the District Final Wednesday at 4:30 PM. Match will be at Christian HS
Ps.. check out
@DougKuhlmann
in the background 👍🏻👍🏻😂
Final: Lutheran 0-4 JB
Although our season comes to an end earlier than we had hoped, I cannot express how proud of this team I am. We battled hard all year, finished with our first District Championship since 2014, & played in the State Quarterfinals. Well done!
#ProudCoach
❤️
That feeling you have after your 9th shutout victory of the season!
Varsity walks into defending state champion CHS and comes out with a 4-0 AAA Conference victory!
Goals: S. Kardasz(GWG) & B. Edelen(3)
Assists: A. Fruend(3) & B. Floyd
Shutout: E. Turner
Congratulations to our five players who were named to the All-Region team!
C. Engelhardt
C. Lurtz
B. Versemann
S. Magueja
B. Gueck
And a special congrats to both C. Lurtz on being named the Defensive Player of the Year and C. Engelhardt on being named Goalkeeeper of the Year!
Varsity picks up a solid team win 4-0 v Wright City in District Semifinals!
Goals: B. Gueck, C. Lurtz, P. Thaemert, Z. Fruend
Assists: B. Robbins(2)
Shutout: D. Short
We play for the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP Thursday at 5:00 PM v rival CHS!
Varsity picks up a 7-2 win over Festus to claim first in the Lutheran High Varsity Tournament!
Goals: B. Edelen(3)(GWG), A. Murray(2), L. Nevins, P. Kessler
Assists: P. Kessler(2), L. Nevins, B. Edelen, S. Turner
The team finished 3-0-0, scoring 19 goals & conceding 2 goals.
That feeling you have after picking up your 11th victory of the season!
Varsity walks away with a 6-2 win over a well coached Whitfield squad.
Goals: G. Bredensteiner(GWG), B. Floyd(2), A. Fruend(2), and B. Edelen
Assists: A. Murray(2), E. Engelhardt, B. Floyd, and B. Edelen
Congratulations to the AAA Conference Division 2 All-Conference Individual Award Winners!
Conference Player of the Year:
Junior - Cuinn Lurtz
Conference Newcomer of the Year:
Freshmen - Sam Magueja
Conference Coach of the Year:
Coach Wilhite
Well done gentlemen!
#ProudCoach
Our season comes to an end tonight following a 2-0 loss to Whitfield. Best of luck to them moving forward.
Seniors, thank you for all that you’ve done. You are a special group and are leaving a legacy behind you!
Congratulations to our Varsity Soccer Captains for 2020! These outstanding girls were voted captains by their teammates & I have no doubt that they will do an excellent job!
From left to right:
Senior Emily Engelhardt
Senior Bekah Floyd
Junior Erin Turner
Sophomore Allie Murray
Congratulations to Senior
@alliemurray22
and her family on signing her letter of intent to play soccer at Illinois Tech! They are getting one of the best both on and off the field 😊
To our Seniors.... thank you!! You leave behind an amazing legacy. You completely transformed our program over the years. We are all better for having you in our lives! I will forever cherish our many laughs and tears we’ve shared together! Love you girls! ❤️
#SoManyTears
❤️
That feeling you have after your 12th win of the season!
Varsity comes away with a hard fought win over a resilient BD team 3-1
Goals: G. Bredensteiner(GWG), A. Fruend, B. Edelen
Assists: A. Murray, B. Floyd
C. Sliger trying desperately to run out of the video background 😂
I cannot say enough about these 9 Seniors. They came in 4 years ago as boys and will walk away as men, leaders, teammates, friends, & brothers. Thank you all for the legacy you are leaving behind! Once a a part of our soccer family, always a part!
But.. we aren't done yet!
Varsity picks up a 5-2 win over U City to finish 3rd in the McCluer Tournament!
Goals: B. Waynick (3), A. Richter, Q, Kelly
Assists: Q. Kelly, B. Waynick, D. Ehlmann
Big PK save in net by D. Short
Congratulations to our girl
@alliemurray22
on her verbal commitment to play soccer at the Illini Institute of Technology in Chicago! They are getting one of the all time LHS greats both on and off the field. Congratulations Allie!!
Varsity picks up a hard fought 1-0 win over Sullivan to end the Lutheran HS Tournament as champions!
Goal: L. Nevins
Assist: A. Murray
Shared Shutout: A. Cristea and S. Turner
Final Standings
Lutheran: 23 points
Sullivan: 15 points
Festus: 10 points
HC: 1 point
Varsity picks up a quality win over the always well coached and District opponent Whitfield 2-1!
Goals: A. Murray and L. Nevins(GWG)
Assists: B. Edelen and A. Murray
Varsity travels to Jeff City, battles three Class 4 squads, and walks out with a plaque after finishing 2nd place. Well done gentlemen!
We learned a lot about who we are this weekend and come out one step closer to our ultimate season goal.
#ProudCoach
The goal scorers & GK’s get their share of the glory… but I want to take a moment to acknowledge our stellar defense who’s posted 5 shutouts this season!
Well done P. Kessler, E. Krenning, R. Smith, A. Bell, C. Shaw, L. Sellenschuetter, M. Thaemert, H. Kuliczkowski, & Ally P!
Varsity picks up the win 6-0 against Elsberry.
Goals by B. Sandfort(2), B. Floyd, I. Rubio, A. Fruend, & G. Mathis.
Assists by E. Langston, B. Sandfort, B. Floyd(2), G. Bredensteiner, & M. Edwards
A shard shutout in goal by A. Fruend & S. Dannegger
Great TEAM win ladies!
Congratulations to the following players who were named to the AAA Conference All-Conference Teams:
1st Team
Allie Murray
Paige Kessler
Ella Krenning
2nd Team
Bella Cruz
Lauren Nevins
Tayley Linnenbringer
Honorable Mention
Rachel Smith
Annaliese Briete
Well done ladies! ❤️
Congratulations to our four All-District members!
Sophomore defender B. Versemann
Junior goalie C. Engelhardt
Junior midfielder C. Lurtz
Junior defender D. Ehlmann
#ProudCoach
Varsity picks up a nice AAA Conference win over rival Christian HS 5-0!
Goals: B. Cruz(GWG), A. Murray(2), T. Linnenbringer(2)
Assists: P. Kessler and K. Eiesle
Shutout: L. Sellenschuetter
Great team effort ladies!
Last night we celebrated our outstanding group of special seniors. Allie, Annaliese, & Trinity - thank you all for your continued excellence throughout the years! We are better for having you in our lives. We are forever grateful for all that you’ve done & we will miss you ❤️❤️
Varsity wins a thriller in PKs over Principia!
Final: 1-1 (4-3 PKs)
Regulation Goal: N. Richter
PK’s scored by C. Lurtz, J. Kurtzeborn, B. Gueck, and B. Robbins
Freshmen goalkeeper S. Magueja with two huge PK saves!
Man of the Match: S. Magueja
Varsity picks up a win against St. Louis United 3-0
Goals: C. Lurtz, M. Pinkerton, A. Richter
Assists: C. Lurtz and B. Gueck
Shared Shutout: S. Magueja and C. Short
Man of the Match: Junior C. Lurtz
That feeling after picking up your 13th win of the season!
Varsity opens up the OF Tournament with a wet 2-0 win over Valley Park
Goals: B. Edelen(GWG), A. Fruend
Assist: B. Edelen
Shutout: E. Turner
Stealer team defense by E. Langston, I. Rubio, E. Leppien, G. Bredensteiner
Varsity picks up a convincing win over rivals CHS 3-0!
Goals: N. Richter(2)(GWG) and C. Lurtz
Assists: A. Richter and S. Magueja
Shared Shutout: D. Short and C. Engelhardt
Player of the Game: Junior C. Lurtz
Congratulations to Freshmen S. Magueja on his first Varsity assist!
Another soccer alumni came back to visit us today! This time we were lucky to have one of the top leaders in LHS soccer history and overall great person
@paige_breden
pay us a visit today! Again, there’s something so special when former players come back to visit us!
#Family
Varsity picks up another solid win this evening against Festus.
Goals: B. Cruz(GWG), A. Murray(2), and L. Nevins(2)
Assists: A. Murray(2), R. Smith, T. Linnenbringer, and K. Eisele
Shutout: A. Cristea
Congratulations to Junior Goalkeeper Caleb Engelhardt on being named to the Missouri Class 1 All-State 1st Team roster! In addition to that, Caleb was also named the Class 1 State Goalkeeper of the Year!
#ProudCoach
Photo credit to the talented
@mrgrizzlie61
in the Quarterfinals
Varsity wins 7-0 over Trinity
Goals: B. Robbins(2), B. Gueck(2), N. Chiodini(2), & M. Pinkerton
Assists: A. Richter(2), N. Richter, C. Lurtz, B. Robbins, S. Magueja, D. Ehlmann
Shutout: C. Engelhardt
Man of the Match: Senior N. Chiodini
Congratulations to the AAA Conference Division 2 All-Conference Lutheran 1st Team Members!
1st Team Members
Senior - Ben Gueck
Junior - Cuinn Lurtz
Sophomore - Ben Versemann
Freshmen - Sam Magueja
Well done gentlemen!
#ProudCoach
Congratulations to our AAA Conference Selections!
AAA Newcomer of the Year
B. Versemann - Fr.
1st Team
C. Lurtz - Soph.
B. Gueck - Jr.
2nd Team
P. Thaemert - Sr.
B. Versemann - Fr.
Honorable Mention
B. Robbins - Jr.
A. Richter - Jr.
D. Ehlmann - Soph.
M. Wandersee - Fr.
Varsity picks up a huge win at Borgia in PK's! Final 2-2 (5-4)
Regulation Goals: B. Waynick(2)
Regulation Assists: Q. Kelly & A. Richter
PK's Made: P. Thaemert, A. Lurtz, A. Richter, M. Pinkerton, B. Robbins.
Goalie: J. Williams
@SoccerSTL
@STLhssports
@mosoccerscores
#MOSoccer
Congratulations to our three members of the Class 2 District 7 All-District Team:
Senior P. Thaemert
Junior D. Short
Sophomore C. Lurtz
Congratulations gentlemen!
#ProudCoach
Birthday girl Tayley picks up the game winner 1-0 over a talented St. Louis Patriots squad 🎂
Goal: Tayley L (GWG)
Assist: Paige C
Shutout: Sydney Y
Special shoutout to the ever steady backline today of Rachel S, Ella K, Claire W, Juliette B, Evie B, & Grace S ❤️❤️
That feeling you have after your 14th victory of the season!
Varsity plays one heck of a match in the pouring rain to defeat Hazelwood West 1-0!
Goal: B. Edelen
Shutout: E. Turner
That was a complete TEAM win!
We play Friday against Orchard Farm in the championship @ 7:00 PM
In addition to the 8 All-Conference members, we had players receive individual accolades from the Conference:
Conference Player of the Year:
Allie Murray
Conference Defensive Player of the Year: Paige Kessler
Conference Newcomer of the Year: Ella Krenning
Congratulations! ❤️
Today, we should’ve been playing our last home game of the season and celebrating our Seniors 😢 We want to highlight them on what should’ve been a special day for them & their family. Thank you Bekah, Emily, & Alexis for all your leadership, dedication, & memories!
WE’RE HEADED TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME TOMORROW‼️. 1-0 over Maryville today. Goal: Liam. Shutout: Caleb. Defense ROCKED THE HOUSE 🔥🔥
@LutheranCougars
@SoccerSTL
Congrats to Senior B. Sandfort
@brynne_sandy
and Junior I. Rubio
@IzzyRubio17
who were both named to the Class 2 District 7 All-District Team!
This is well earned and deserved ladies!
#ProudCoach
Varsity picks up a nice 4-1 win at BD!
Goals: A. Murray(2)(GWG), T. Linnenbringer, L. Nevins
Assists: L. Nevins(3)
Varsity is back in action next week in the Orchard Farm Tournament
Senior Spotlight: Izzy Rubio
Favorite Food: Broccoli
Favorite Movie: Moana
Favorite Band: The 1975
Favorite Team: Green Bay Packers
Personal Hero: Her Parents
College: Columbia College
Major: Biology
Today’s spotlight is on Freshmen Bella Cruz!
Grade: 9
Position: Defense
Food: Fettuccini
Artist: Taylor Swift
TV: Criminal Minds
Memory: During my state cup game, I assisted the goal that tied the game & took us to OT where we scored 2 more goals winning our state championship!
Varsity picks up a quality win at Pacific 3-1!
Goals: S. Magueja, C. Lurtz(GWG), and M. Pinkerton
Assist: Z. Fruend
Win: C. Engelhardt
Player of the Game: Freshmen S. Magueja