Archived Match Summaries--FALL, 2010

09/30/10
Lake Forest Frosh/Soph 175 - Lake Forest Academy 197
The Frosh/Soph team took on Lake Forest Academy at Deerpath GC on Thursday and came away with a 175-97 win. Leading the way for the Scouts was Tommy Dee with a 43. Following closely behind him were a trio of golfers, each who shot 44--August Klatt, Rylan Terrasse, and Luke Bartuch.

Lake Forest ends its season on Saturday at the St. Viator Invitational at Old Orchard C.C.

09/28/10
Lake Forest 313 - Libertyville 332
The Frosh/Soph team won its Conference Championship yesterday at Shepherd’s Crook GC. Their score of 313 easily outdistanced second place Libertyville by 19 shots. Drew Takacs was the individual medalist, shooting a 77. Right behind him in second and third place were Jake Kunz and Jackson Bedford, both with 78’s. Showing their consistency, a trio of golfers came in with 80--Drew Barrett, Jack Barrie, and Joey Laughlin. Each player earned top-ten finishes. Graham Ganshirt also medaled.

The Scouts wrap up their dual season tomorrow at Deerpath versus Lake Forest Academy.

09/23/10
Lake Forest 158 - Warren 169
The Frosh-Soph team finished its dual season yesterday with a 158-169 victory over Warren at Lake Bluff.  Jackson Bedford was medalist with a 38.  Ben Simpson had his low round of the year with a 39.  Jake Kunz added a 41, and Graham Ganshirt and James Flannery rounded out the scoring with a pair of 42’s. 

Next up for the Scouts is the Prairie-Lakes Conference Championship on Tuesday at Shepherd’s Crook

09/20/10
Lake Forest Frosh/Soph 156 - Mundelein 169
Lake Forest traveled to Countryside GC in Mundelein to take on the Mustangs on Monday. The Scouts emerged victorious by a 156-169 score. Jack Barrie was medalist with a season best 37. Joey Laughlin also had his best round of the season, shooting a 38. Closely behind them were Jackson Bedford (40) and Drew Barrett and Drew Takacs (41). Lake Forest has another tough conference match today as they take on Stevenson at the Arboretum GC.

The Frosh-Soph team also sent a team to Sunset Valley on Monday to play in the Highland Park Quad.  The Scouts showed great effort but the results were not indicative of that effort as Lake Forest shot a 176 to finish fourth.  Ben Simpson was the Scouts’ medalist with a 40.  Luke Bartuch (45), Graham Ganshirt (44), and James Flannery (47) also added to the scoring.

09/16/10
Lake Forest 157 - Highland Park 170
The Scouts hosted Highland Park on Thursday and won by a 157-170 score.  Jack Barrie was medalist with a 38.  Joey Laughlin and Drew Barrett each shot 39 and Graham Ganshirt added a 41.

09/14/10
Lake Forest Frosh/Soph 160 - Libertyville 168
Lake Forest hosted Libertyville on Tuesday and came away with a 160-168 victory.  Jake Kunz was medalist with a 38.  Jack Barrie added a 40, and Jackson Bedford and Joey Laughlin each shot 41.

09/09/19
Lake Forest Frosh/Soph 167 - Warren 172
The F/S team took on Warren at Bittersweet on Thursday and won by a 167-172 score.  Jake Kunz was medalist with a 40.  Graham Ganshirt had his best round of the season with a 41.  Jackson Bedford (42) and Drew Barrett (44) finished the scoring for the Scouts. Lake Forest hosts its own Invitational on Saturday at Foss Park.

09/01/10
Lake Forest 146 - Zion 176
The F/S team traveled to Shiloh Golf Course to take on Zion Wednesday and came away with an impressive 146-176 victory. Drew Takacs’ one-under par 34 led the way. Also playing well for the Scouts were Jake Kunz and Jackson Bedford (37 each) and Drew Barrett (38).

08/31/10
At Chalet Hills:
LF Varsity 153 - Lake Zurich 165
LF Frosh/Soph 153 - Lake Zurich 189 - Antioch 210
At Lake Bluff:
LF Varsity 156 - Lake Forest Academy 175
LF Frosh/Soph 169 - Lake Forest Academy 191
Both the Varsity and Frosh-Soph teams split their squads on Tuesday and all teams won their respective matches. At Chalet Hills, the Varsity shot a 153 to defeat Lake Zurich (165) and Antioch (189). Perry Johnson led the way with a 35. Ian Mankoff (37), Alex Schwartz (39) , and Quincy Coulter (42) also scored for Lake Forest. The F/S also shot a 153 to win going away over the Bears (189) and the Sequoits (210). Jackson Bedford shot an even par 36 for medalist honors. Drew Barrett (38), Jack Barrie (39), and Drew Takacs (40) helped lead the Scouts to victory.

At Lake Bluff, Lake Forest hosted Lake Forest Academy and the results were just as impressive. The Varsity won 156-175. Jack Hermes and Mac Mardjetko shot one-under par 35 and Nick Steffens chipped in with a 41. The F/S won 169-191. Ben Simpson was medalist with a 41. Close behind him were Robert Kesman (42), Rylan Terrassee (43), and Graham Ganshirt (43). The Scouts travel to Zion Wednesday to take on the Zee-Bees.

08/30/10
Lake Forest 160 - Loyola 169
The Frosh/Soph team traveled to North Shore Country Club on Monday to take on Loyola, and the Scouts won by a 160-169 score. Drew Barrett led the way with a fine 39. Drew Takacs and Jackson Bedford each added 40’s while Jake Kunz chipped in with a 41.

Today, the teams are split as one group travels to Chalet Hills to take on Lake Zurich and another group hosts Lake Forest Academy at Lake Bluff Golf Course.

08/27/10
Lake Forest 160 - Warren 164
The Frosh/Soph team traveled to Gurnee on Friday to take on Warren at Bittersweet Golf Course.  In a match shortened to eight holes due to darkness, the Scouts emerged victorious by a 160-164 score.  Leading the way were Jake Kunz, Luke Bartuch, and Robert Kesman, James Flannery, and Ben Simpson--all who had 40 after eight holes. 

Lake Forest travels to North Shore Country Club on Monday to take on Loyola

08/25/10
The Junior Varsity hosted Highland Park Wednesday and once again showed its depth and talent.  The Scouts shot a four-under team total to beat the Giants 140-163.  Quincy Coulter led the way with a 33, followed closely by Jack Hermes (34) and Chad Williams (35).  Corbon Heizer rounded out the scoring with a 38.

The Frosh/Soph team played in its first match Wednesday versus Highland Park and came away victorious by the score of 154-165.  Jackson Bedford was medalist with an even par 36.  Drew Barrett shot a 38 while Jack Barrie and Jake Kunz each added a 40 to the Scouts total.

Both teams are back in action Friday as they travel to Bittersweet Golf Course to take on Warren.

08/21/10
Five freshmen golfers started their high school careers with a win at the St. Viator Invitational held at Marengo Ridge Golf Course.  In a uniquely-scored event, the top four scores of each nine were totaled to determine the champion.  On the front nine, Drew Barrett (39), Jake Kunz (40), Tommy Dee (41), and Joey Laughlin (42) scored for the Scouts.  On the back nine, Jackson Bedford helped the team secure victory with a 38.   Barrett (38), Kunz (39), and Laughlin (40) stayed consistent.  Overall, the Scouts shot a 317 to win by nine shots.  Individually, Drew Barrett finished in second place, Jake Kunz finished in sixth, and Jackson Bedford finished in seventh.

Archived Match Summaries--FALL, 2009

09/29/09
Frosh/Soph Defend Title at Praire/Lake Invite at Shepard's Crook Golf Course
The Scouts were sent to Zion to defend their title, and they won the meet by 26 strokes. It was a cold and windy day in Zion, but the Scouts posted a 313--with Libertyville finishing second with a 339. The Scouts were led by Matt Garrity and Nick Steffens, who both shot 77 and finished first. Jack Hermes shot a 78 for a third-place finsh. Joe Willis posted a 81, which was good for 7th place and Mike Martin finished with a 82--good enough for 8th. Henry Briggs shot a 83 for a tenth-place finish.

The Scouts had a dominating season and Coach Faggi looks for great things from them in the next two seasons. This team was undefeated for the first time in 5 years. A Frosh/Soph team from Lake Forest has won the NSC for the last 15 years in a row. Coach Faggi states that "It was great to work with these kids, and I think you will find them great people as well as good golfers...and that says a lot."

09/26/09----Lake Forest wins the -Frosh/Soph St. Viator Invite
The Scouts have won this event 4 of the past 5 years, but were down after the first nine. They fought back to take the title by 1 stroke over New Trier and 2 over St. Viator. The Scouts were led by Matt Garrity who shot a 75 and tied for 1st place. Hermes shot a 79 and finished 10th. The other members of the team were Briggs 81, Williams 82 and Steffen 83.

In 18 hole events, the Scouts have taken 2 firsts, 1 third and a fifth. The Scouts will head to Zion to take on the rest of the NSC Tuesday, Sept. 30. When all is said in done, this may be one of the best F/S teams at Lake Forest High School

09/25/09
Lake Forest 161 - Loyola 175 (to remain undefeated in match play)
The Scouts struggled on a rainy day, but still remained undefeated in match play with a 161-175 win. The Scouts were led by Heizer and Barrie with a 39. Wheatley shot a 41 and Trombino shot a 42. The Scouts won all 18 match play events this season and it is the first time in 5 years the Scouts completed this part of their schedule without a loss. As a matter of fact, the Scouts won by an average of 15 strokes in each match.

09/24/09
Scouts win match play portion of the NSC for the 14th year in a row The Scouts completed their NSC match play with a dominating score at Bittersweet--defeating Warren 155-177. The Scouts were led by Martin and Wheatley with a 38. Trombino finished with a 39 and Heizer, Mardjetko and Barrie all carded a 40.

09/2309
Tri-match at Lake Bluff
The Scouts continue to dominate match play with a tri-match win. Garrity led the scoring with a 36. Mardjetko and Briggs carded a 39. Heizer, Williams and Wheatley all carded 40. Team totals were Scouts 155, Highland Park 16, 2 Vernon Hills 172.

09/22/09
Lake Forest 155 - Stevenson 172
The Scouts won the NSC match 155-72. The Scouts were led by Matt Garrity and Chad Williams with a 38. Wheatley shot a 39 and Heizer, Briggs, Willis and Steffens all shot a 40.

09/18/09
Lake Forest 164 - Loyola 185
Scouts took care of the Ramblers with a 164-185. The Scouts were led by Mike Martin with a 38. Mardjetko, Williams and Wheatley all posted a 42

09/17/09 - Lake Forest defeats Mundelein
Lake Forest 154 - Mundelein 177
Williams and Mardjetko posted a 38, Briggs, Martin, Heizer and Wheatley 39

09/16/09--Lake Forest defeats Highland Park
Lake Forest 153 Highland Park 173 
Martin 38, Wheatley 38, Barrie 37, Trombino 37

09/16/09--Lake Forest defeats Warren
Lake Forest 152 - Warren 176
Briggs 37, Garrity 37, Steffens 38, Hermes 40

09/14/09
Highland Park Quad--First place
After placing second in the quad the past two seasons, the Scouts finally won with a team total of 1 over par. The Scout dominated Loyola(157), New Trier(159) and Highland Park(163). The Scouts were led by Hermes and Garrity--both posting a one under 35. Willis carded a 39 and Williams shot a 38 for a team total 145.

09/12/09
The Scouts were the host of the 16-team event held at Foss Park Golf Club. The Scouts entered two teams and came away with a first and fifth place finish. The Blue Scouts were led by Joe Willis with a 73 and a second-place finish. John Hermes carded a 74 and finished 4th. Matt Garrity carded a 75 for a fifth-place finish and Nick Steffens finished with a 76 good for 8th place. The total for the Blue team was an outstanding 298. 

The Gold Scouts were led by Austin Klavsons with a 77 and a 10th-place finish. The other Gold team Scouts were Henry Briggs with a 78, Jack Barrie with a 79, and Mike Martin rounded out the scoring with a 83 for a team 5th-place finish.

09/08/09
Lake Forest 155 - Lake Zurich 175
The Scouts had an easy time on their home course defeating the Bears 155-175. The Scouts were led by Hermes with a 38. Klavsons, Garrity, Barrie, Williams Briggs, Heizer and Wheatley all posted a 39. The Scouts are undefeated in match play and will try an defend their Lake Forest Invite at Foss Park Saturday September 12

09/03/09
Lake Forest 156 - Zion Benton 175
The Scouts were on the road again in an NSC match. The Scouts won the match 156-175. The Scouts were led by Briggs with a 38. Williams and Heizer shot a 39 and Martin, Mardjetko and Klavsons all shot a 40.

09/02/09
Lake Forest 155 - Highland Park 166
The Scouts hit the road and walked away with an impressive win at a course that has caused the Scouts trouble in the past. The Scouts posted a 155 with Highland Park at 166. The Scouts were led by Hermes and Garrity with a 38. Steffens posted a 39 and Williams, and Willis posted a 40. The Scouts will return to this course the the HP Quad.

09/01/09
Lake Forest 160 - Lake Forest Academy 192
The Scouts were back at home and and won this battle of Lake Forest. The Scouts finished with a 160 and LFA shot a 192. Martin, Klavsons, Heizer and Barrie all shot 40. F/S Chad Williams shot a 38 as he was a call up to the varsity for this match.

08/31/09
Lake Forest 161 - Libertyville 197
The Scouts opened conference against Libertyviile at Pine Meadows with an impressive win. The Scouts shot a 161 with Libertyville at 197. Steffens, Wills and LaMothe all shot 40 and Garrity finished with a 41.

08/22/09
St. Viator Classic at Marengo Ridge
The Freshmen Scouts hit the road and got their first look at high school tournament golf. With a field of 14 teams, the Scouts placed 3rd despite a great effort from Ian Mankoff, who won the event with a one under par 71. New Trier won the event with a 326. Barrington finished second with a 327 with the Scouts at 328. Wheatley finished with a 83, Barrie shot a 88, Trombino shot a 90 and Klatt finished at 86.

08/21/09
Lake Forest 163 - Warren 196
The Scouts opened the match play season with a win over Warren High School. The Scouts shot a 163 to Warren's 196. The Scouts were led by Steffens with a 39. Other counted scores were Briggs with a 40, Williams with a 41, Heizer with a 41 and Hermes with a 40.

08/19/09
Raider Classic at Bloomington, IL
The Scouts started the season on the road with a mix of Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors and came away with a very impressive tournament. With a field of 12 teams, the Scouts won the tournament with a score of 293. Ian Mankoff won the event with a score of 70. Chase Wheatley finished second with a 73. Foster Meeks and Joe Willis finished 75 and a third-place finish. Nick Steffens shot a 76 and finished 5th. Mac Mardjetko shot an 81 and finished in 18th place.

Archived Match Summaries--FALL, 2008
09/29/08
Lake Forest 176 - Antioch 187
It was a struggle for the Scouts at Antioch, but they hung on for the win. The top score was shot by birthday boy Briggs with a 43. The other counted scores were: Hermes 43, Martin 46, Podd 45.

The Scouts end the match play season with a 7- 0 conference record and a 12 - 2 overall record. The team won both 18 hole events and placed second in their only quad. It was a great season, and the future looks bright for the next three years.

09/27/08
Lake Forest Invite: Lake Forest 310, New Trier 313, Stevenson 319
The Scouts' Invite was held at Foss Park, and it turned out to be a great day for the Scouts-- taking the team championship with a 310. New Trier Followed with a 313 and Stevenson was third with a 319. The event consisted of 14 teams and was the first  big-time F/S event held at Lake Forest. The Scouts were led by Schwartz and Meeks with a 77. Willis and Garrity each posted a 78. The Scouts entered a second team in the event, and they finished 7th with a 334. This team was led by Coulter with an 80, Pickell with a 82, Mardjetko with a 84 and the final count score was Klavson with an 88.  It was a great prep event since the NSC conference will be held at the same course.

09/26/08
Lake Forest 166 Highland Park 170
The Scouts went on the road again and struggled for the 3rd time at Sunset Valley,  but came away with the win. The Scouts were led by Pickell with a 39. The other Scouts who counted were Steffens 42, Coulter 41 and Podd 44.

09/23/08
LF 147 - Warren 182
The Scouts finished off the NSC Lake season with an impressive 147 at Lake Bluff. The team was  undefeated in the NSC Lake Division. The Scouts were led by Alec Schwartz with a one under 35. Also posting scores were: Steffens 37, Hansdorfer 37, Mardjetko 38.

09/22/08--Highland Park Quad
Highland Park 155 Lake Forest 157 New Trier 162 Loyola 168
The Scouts played well on the road but were tripped up by the host team. Schwartz led