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10/15/11
Scouts Class 3A State Champions for Second Year in a Row!

	Top Individuals
1	Joe Willis, Lake Forest (H.S.)	144
2	Charlie Netzel, LaGrange (Lyons)	149
3	Nick Robles, Crystal Lake (South)	151
4	Quinn Prchal, Glenview (Glenbrook South)	152
4	Ryan Utter, New Lenox (Providence Catholic)	152
6	Harry Boling, Hinsdale (Central)	153
6	Ian Mankoff, Lake Forest (H.S.)	153

Nick Steffens tied for 13th with a 156, Charlie Marshall tied for 35th with a 161, Drew Takacs tied for 40th with a 163, Matt Garrity tied for 44th with a 164.

10/14/11
Scouts in First Place Going Into Final Round.
Lake Forest’s boys' golf team will take a seven-stroke lead into Saturday’s final round of the 36-hole IHSA-sanctioned state tournament, being held at Illinois State University in Normal.

The defending state-champion Scouts fired a four-man, 18-hole team score of 303, which is seven shots ahead of Lyons. Naperville North is third at 313, followed by Loyola Academy (314) and Carmel (316).

In the individual competition, LF senior Joe Willis is in first place with a 1-under 71. Also scoring for the Scouts on Friday were Ian Mankoff (75), Nick Steffens (77) and Matt Garrity (80). Drew Takacs had an 81 and Charlie Marshall an 82.

10/10/11
The Scouts earned their return trip to the State Tournament with a victory at the Fremd Sectional held at Hilldale Golf Course on Monday. Their 301 total tied Carmel for the championship. Both teams earned the right to go Downstate, along with Barrington. Ian Mankoff led the way, shooting a 3 over-par 74. This included a blistering 4-under 32 on the back nine. Charlie Marshall and Drew Takacs added a pair of 75’s and Joe Willis finished off the scoring with a 77.

The Scouts leave for Bloomington Wednesday to pursue their second straight State Championship, which will be held Friday and Saturday at The Den Golf Course.

10/04/11
Scouts Win Regional Title!
The Scouts began their pursuit of another state title Tuesday at the Mundelein Regional held at Steeple Chase Golf Course. Led by medalist Joe Willis’ outstanding two-under par 70, Lake Forest shot a 293 for the victory. Ian Mankoff shot a stellar 73, while Matt Garrity and Drew Takacs added a pair of 75’s.

Next up for the Scouts is the Sectional on Monday hosted by Fremd at Hilldale Golf Course in Hoffman Estates.

09/24/11--Another First Place for the Scouts
(1) Lake Forest Blue - 286; (2) New Trier - 303; (3) Lake Forest Gold - 304
The Scouts hosted its own McDermand Invitational on Saturday at Lake Bluff.  Lake Forest fielded two teams in this 16 team tournament; amazingly, not one of the Scout’s twelve players shot above a 78.  The Blue team won the tournament with an outstanding team score of 2-under par 286.  Charlie Marshall, Joe Willis, and Nick Steffens each shot a one under 71.  Marshall won the individual title through a scorecard playoff.  Willis finished second and Steffens finished 5th.  Ian Mankoff shot a 73 to finish the scoring.  Drew Takacs shot a 77 and Matt Garrity a 78 for the Blue team. 

The Gold team finished in third place, just one shot behind runner-up New Trier, with a 304.  Mac Mardjetko was low with a 74, earning him an 8th place medal.  Alex Applebaum (76), Chad Williams (77), and Henry Briggs (77) rounded out the scoring.  Jack Hermes and Mike Martin eack shot 78’s.  Overall, it was a great day for the Scouts to show off their depth and talent.

Next up for Lake Forest is the North Suburban Conference Championship Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Willow Glen G.C.

09/20/11 -- First Place for LF
Lake Forest played in the prestigious Highland Park Quad on Tuesday at Northmoor Country Club.  Competing against state powers New Trier, Loyola, and Highland Park, the Scouts proved up to the task, shooting a 150 and winning by eight shots over runner-up New Trier.  Loyola shot a 161 and the host school came in with a 165.  Nick Steffens was medalist with an even-par 36.  His teammates lined up right behind him as Charlie Marshall (37), Joe Willis, (38) and Matt Garrity (39) contributed to the victory.  Even Ian Mankoff (40) and Drew Takacs (41) showed the consistency that has been the Scout’s strength this season.

Lake Forest hosts Lake Zurich Thursday, Sept. 22.

09/19/11
Lake Forest 156 - Libertyville 168
The Scouts hosted Libertyville at Knollwood Country Club on Monday and came away with a 156-168 victory. Charlie Marshall was medalist with a 37. Chad Williams shot a 39 while Corbon Heizer and Mac Mardjetko each added 40’s.

Next up for LF is the HP Quad at Northmoor Country Club on Tuesday.

09/17/11
The Scouts once again split the squad on Saturday and performed impressively. At the 26-team Wheeling Invitational held at Chevy Chase, Lake Forest shot a 301 to win the title by ten shots over runner-up Barrington. Ian Mankoff earned a 4th-place trophy with a 73, while Matt Garrity finished strong to shoot a 74, which put him in 5th Place. Nick Steffens (76) and Joe Willis (78) also helped Lake Forest to this big win.

The Scouts also played at Steeple Chase in the Mustang Invitational hosted by Mundelein. Lake Forest finished with a 312, good enough for a second-place finish behind the host school. Jack Hermes led the Scouts with a 76. Right behind him were Corbon Heizer (77) and Henry Briggs (78). Alex Applebaum rounded out the scoring with an 81. Lake Forest plays Libertyville today, Sept. 19, at Knollwood Country Club.

Next up is a trip to White Deer Run to take on Vernon Hills on Wednesday, Sept. 14 .

09/10/11
The Scouts secured two victories Saturday in impressive fashion.  At Shepherd’s Crook, Lake Forest won the Zee-Bee Invitational with a 295 total, beating runner-ups Stevenson and Prospect by ten shots.  Joe Willis was the individual champion with a one-under par 70.  Matt Garrity finished second with a 71.  Charlie Marshall and Corbon Heizer added a pair of 77’s to help the Scouts to the victory. 

At Sunset Valley, Lake Forest faced Highland Park and New Trier in the Giant Triangular.  Lake Forest’s 313 total was good enough for a six-shot victory.  Alex Applebaum led the Scouts with a 77.   Mike Martin’s 78 along with Mac Mardjetko’s and Jack Hermes’ 79 provided the cushion the team needed.

09/08/11
Lake Forest 152 - Zion-Benton 171
Glen Flora Country Club was the site for yesterday’s match versus Zion-Benton. Led by Ian Mankoff’s even-par score of 36, the Scouts emerged victorious by a 152-171 score. Alex Applebaum shot a 37 while Matt Garrity (39) and Drew Takacs (40) contributed to the win.

Next up is another Saturday, another split squad as the Scouts travel to Shepherd’s Crook for the Zee-Bee Invitational and to Sunset Valley for the Giant Triangular.

09/03/11
The Varsity posted two outstanding scores in its tournaments on Saturday but did not get the desired results.  One group of Scouts traveled to Buffalo Grove to play in the prestigious Bison Invitational.  Lake Forest finished in third place with a score of 294.  Joe Willis and Ian Mankoff continued their fine play, shooting a 73 and 74 respectively.  Charlie Marshall added a 76 while Drew Takacs and Matt Garrity chipped in with a pair of 77’s.  The 294 total was a combination of the team’s best four scores on each nine. 

At the same time, another group was hosting a quad involving Carmel, Loyola, and Zion.  The Scout’s total of 301 put them two strokes behind Carmel.  Henry Briggs finished in second place individually with a 73.  Chad Williams and Jack Barrie tied for fourth with a pair of 75’s.  Jack Hermes’ 78 rounded out the scoring.

09/01/11
Lake Forest 146 - Mundelein 151
The Scouts traveled to Steeple Chase GC Thursday to take on the Mustangs of Mundelein.  Knowing how tough Mundelein is on its home course, Lake Forest came ready to play.  In a historic performance, every player shot a counting score as the Scouts won 146-151.  Joe Willis was the medalist with a one-under 35; the rest of the team all shot 37’s.  Charlie Marshall, Ian Mankoff, Nick Steffens, Mac Mardjetko, and Matt Garrity helped lead the Scouts to this important win.

Lake Forest splits the squad once again on Saturday, Sept. 3, as they host a Quad at Lake Bluff and travel to play in the Buffalo Grove Invitational as well.

08/31/11
LFHS 146 - Lake Forest Academy 162
The Varsity hosted Lake Forest Academy Wednesday and came away with a 146-162 victory.  Drew Takacs was the medalist with a sizzling two-under par 34.  Chad Williams was right behind with a 35.  Henry Briggs (38) and Corbon Heizer (39) rounded out the scoring.  The Scouts travel to Mundelein today to take on the Mustangs.

08/27/11
Lake Forest won the Warren Invitational Saturday at difficult Bittersweet Golf Course. The Scouts were led by individual medalist Joe Willis who shot a 73. Matt Garrity finished in second, one stroke behind with a 74. Ian Mankoff (79) and Nick Steffens (78) also contributed to the victory. Lake Forest hosts Lake Forest Academy on Wednesday.

08/22/11
On Monday, the Scouts split the squad to play in the Lake County Invitational at Shepherd’s Crook and the Glenbrook South Invitational at Hawthorne Woods.  The team’s amazing depth showed as Lake Forest won one tournament and placed second by one shot in the other.  At Shepherd’s Crook, the Scouts 302 total put them one stroke behind champion Mundelein.    Charlie Marshall led the way with a one over par 72, which earned him a third place medal.  Ian Mankoff finished in seventh place with a 74.  Corbon Heizer and Jack Barrie added a pair of 78’s. 

At Hawthorne Woods, site of the Illinois Open, Lake Forest emerged victorious with a 304 to defeat state powers Glenbrook North, Highland Park, and New Trier.  Joe Willis led the way again with a one-under par 71.  Drew Takacs shot a 76 while Matt Garrity and Mac Mardjetko added 78’s.

Lake Forest is back in action on Saturday, August 27, in the Warren Invitational at Bittersweet.

08/18/11
On Thursday, Lake Forest traveled to Plum Tree National to play in the prestigious Woodstock Invitational.  The Scouts shot a 315, which was good enough for third place.  Joe Willis led the way with a 74, which put him in fourth place.  Ian Mankoff (79), Nick Steffens (80), and Charlie Marshall (81) contributed for Lake Forest.

08/17/11
The Varsity Golf Team opened up the 2011 season with a second place showing at the Raider Classic held at The Den, host of the State Championship.  The Scouts tied with Barrington with a 300, but lost on a fifth-score tiebreaker.  Leading the way for LF was the Tournament Medalist, Nick Steffens with a one-under par 71.  Joe Wills shot a 73, good enough for fourth place.  Also scoring for the Scouts were Ian Mankoff (77) and Corbon Heizer (79).