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10/21/2011
#4 Fremd 2 - #5 Lake Forest 1
The Scouts’ fantastic season came to an end in the IHSA Regional Final.  Fremd scored two goals a minute apart midway thought the 1st half.  Lake Forest battled away to get back into the game and had a few chances before halftime.  Halfway through the 2nd period, the Scouts halved the lead when Niko Svigos back-heeled a goal during a scramble following a corner kick.  Credit must go to Fremd who managed the rest of the game superbly and claimed their Regional Championship.  The Scouts finish the season with 14 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie, as the North Suburban Conference Champions. Read more

10/18/2011
#5 Lake Forest 2 - #12 Conant 1 (2OT

In a great IHSA Regional Semi-Final game, the Scouts were the ones who advanced.  Conant started the faster of the two teams, and midway through the first half, scored the opening goal on a breakaway.

The Scouts did not panic and began to get a hold of the game before halftime.  Lake Forest continued to improve in the second half with the midfield of Ian Forlow, Michael Shipp, Adam La Vitola, and Kevin Goon asserting themselves.

The equalizer came with less than 5 minutes to go, when a Peter Passalino knock down from a John Moderwell cross found Kevin Goon in the penalty box, and he turned and fired in a low shot to tie the score.

The match went into overtime with the Cougars having the better play in the first overtime with the wind.  In the second overtime the Scouts took control. After Passalino laid off the ball to Goon, he found Moderwell, who flicked the ball over the keeper for James Ankenman to finish the move to give the Scouts the sudden victory!

Lake Forest advances to take on #4 Fremd on Friday at 5:30pm at Fremd High School

The second half saw much of the same ebb and flow, but as the game wore on New Trier applied more and more pressure; however, GK Devin Gregory and the Scouts defense held firm--including a late flurry in the final 10 seconds.

The Final Bug award of the regular season goes to the most excited recipient. Tricky John Roberts tried to trip up the Trevians! 

The Scouts finish the regular season with a 13-4-1 record as they head into the IHSA tournament against Conant of Hoffman Estates at Fremd High School, 7 pm, Tuesday, October 18.

In a great Championship game, the Scouts came out on top 3-2!

10/11/2011
Lake Forest HS 2 – Lake Forest Academy 2
In another exciting local derby, the Scouts and the Caxys battled to a 2-2 tie on LFHS Senior Night. The Scouts got on the board first when a long shot by Ian Forlow was partially saved, and Riley scored on the rebound. The Academy got back even when a long cross was partially cleared, and the ball fell to a Caxy midfielder, who volleyed into the goal from the top of the box.

In the second half, LF regained the lead when a Kevin Grube corner took a couple of deflections and spun crazily across the line. LFA responded with added pressure and equalized in the final minutes with a great curling shot from the corner of the box.

The Scouts won the JV game 1-0, thanks to a penalty kick won and converted by Baba Sosan.

Between games the LFHS soccer program honored the 17 members of the Class of 2012 and thanked them and their parents for all of their efforts for the past 4 seasons.

A huge “THANK YOU” to Kathleen Shipp & Laura Kennedy and all the parents for coordinating the celebration.

LFHS Soccer Class of 2012
James Ankenman          Sam Audley                        Tim Boyle
Ian Forlow                         Quinn Giangiorgi                Devin Gregory
Kevin Grube                      Christian Guzman             Brendan Jonasson
Ryan Kennedy                  John Neal                            Riley Scholer
Michael Shipp                   Matthew Spehlmann       Niko Svigos
Josh Volpe                        Alex Wesolowski

10/6/11
Lake Forest 2 – Lake Zurich 0
LAKE FOREST WIN NORTH SUBURBAN CONFERENCE LAKE DIVISION !!!
The Scouts finish off their NSC Lake Division play with a 5-1-0 record after a 2-0 victory over the Bears.

Lake Forest started very slowly, and the first 20 minutes of the game were played entirely in the Scouts’ half, as LZ dominated possession.

Slowly, LF got into the game and created a couple of chances prior to halftime.  Following the interval, the Scouts asserted themselves in the game and got the opening goal when James Ankenman intercepted a Bear pass in their box and blasted a right-footed shot into the far corner.  As Lake Zurich pushed players forward to get the equalizer, the Scouts created dangerous counter-attack opportunities and finally got a second goal when Tim Boyle nodded a ball over the Bear defense for Johnnie Moderwell to then float a header over the keeper into the far side of the goal.  Sam Audley made 6 saves to preserve the team’s seventh shutout of the season.

The win pushed the Scouts overall record to 11-4-0.

The BUG AWARD Winner for tonight’s game for battling the Bears goes to James Ankenman!

10/4/2011
Lake Forest 2 – Libertyville 1

The Scouts came away with the result in a pulsating encounter with the Wildcats.  Lake Forest got on the board midway through the first half when Michael Shipp found James Ankenman inside the box.  Ankenman swiveled and rifled a shot across the keeper and into the far corner.  After a couple of close calls, the Scouts took the 1-0 lead into halftime.  In the second half, the Scouts added to their lead when Ian Forlow scored another wonder goal with a left-footed effort into the top right corner.  It was all hands to the pump for the remainder of the game as Libertyville put constant pressure on LF, despite the Scouts looking dangerous on the counter attack.  Libertyville did get a goal with 20 seconds remaining on the clock.

The BUG AWARD for being willing and able against the Wildcats goes to Niko Svigos

10/1/2011
Lake Forest 2- Glenbrook South 3
The Scouts fell to the Titans in a heart-stopping encounter.  GBS took the lead midway throught the 1st half when a long ball into the wind eluded the Scouts’ defense, and a Titan forward was able to score.

Early in the second half, South scored on a header from a long throw.  A furious fightback from the Scouts ensued, and LF scored when after a great run, Niko Svigos was upended in the GBS box.  Ian Forlow buried the resulting penalty kick.  Soon after another GBS foul, Forlow fired a free kick into the box that John Moderwell was first to, and he finished to level the scores.  Unfortunately after great pressure from the Scouts, another wind aided, bad bounce allowed the Titans in to score the game winner.

The signed ball donated by the Scouts with artwork by LFHS student Jenny Alaimo raised $85 during the halftime auction to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Institute of Glenview.

This afternoon's BUG AWARD winner goes to Ian Forlow

10/1/11 Lake Forest @ Glenbrook South The Scouts will be playing in GBS’ Charity game to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Institute. More info here LF soccer will be donating a soccer ball signed by both teams to be auctioned at halftime.

9/27/2011
Lake Forest 2 – Stevenson 0
The Scouts improved their record to 9-3 (3-1 NSC Lake) with a shutout victory over the host Patriots.  Stevenson started well and had the better of the play until the 12-minute mark when Karl Morcott took a throw-in, John Moderwell flicked it on to Peter Passalino, who scored his 5th goal of the season.  The goal settled down the Scouts, who defended very well despite a barrage of passes aimed directly at the heart of the Scouts’ defense.  It took until the 7th minute of the 2nd half for the Scouts to get a second goal when a fluid counter attack involving Passalino and Michael Shipp resulted in Moderwell being tripped up just outside the box.  Ian Forlow’s free kick forced a great save from the Patriot ‘keeper, but Shipp was on hand to fire in the rebound for his 3rd goal of the season. 

Stevenson continued to pressure the LF defense; however, Scout defenders--including Kevin Grube, Kevin Goon, and David Hayes--stood firm in front of goalkeepers Sam Audley (8 saves) and Devin Gregory (2 saves) for the team’s sixth shutout on the season.

The BUG AWARD for his steadfast persistent perseverance versus the Stevenson Patriots is awarded to Peter Passalino.

9/24/11
Lake Forest vs New Trier
Postponed due to field conditions.
Game will now be played Friday, October 14, 4:45pm at Lake Forest Varsity Field.

9/22/11
Lake Forest 6 – Wauconda 0
The Scouts got back to winning ways in resounding fashion by defeating the visiting Bulldogs.  From the opening kick-off, the Scouts immediately set to possessing the ball in the opponents half, to break down Wauconda and create chances.  LF midfielders dominated the game, and after a couple of near misses, Lake Forest got the opening goal when Peter Passalino squared the ball across the box for John Moderwell to score his 4th goal of the season.  James Ankenman scored his first varsity goal when he was played in by a neat pass from Michael Shipp for the second.  The third goal was claimed by Kevin Goon when Michael Shipp rifled a corner into the goalmouth.  The final goal of the 1st half was scored by Alex Wesolowski when he arrived at the back post in perfect timing to finish Ankenman’s cross. 

In the second half, the Scouts added two more goals.  Karl Morcott’s grand, diagonal ball from left to right was ripped home by Passalino.  The final goal came when Adam La Vitola’s quick pass found senior Tim Boyle, and after a nifty touch he beat the Bulldog keeper.  John Roberts, Mitchell Talbot, Sean McCauley, and Chris Janeck helped the Scouts defense, in front GK Devin Gregory, record the team’s fifth shutout in the last 8 games.

The BUG AWARD for Bulldozing the Bulldogs goes to Tim Boyle.

9/20/11
Warren 2 – Lake Forest 1
In a great game, between two top teams, the Blue Devils emerged victorious.  Warren took the lead midway through the first half when a hard shot was saved by GK Sam Audley, but a Blue Devil was first to the loose ball to score on the rebound.  In the second half, the Scouts came back into the game and had plenty of good possessions, but found scoring opportunities hard to come by.  Warren added to their lead when a cross from the wing sailed in at the far post.  The rest of the game saw the Scouts control most of the play, and got a goal back on a sensational Ian Forlow free kick in the last 5 minutes.  Despite a heroic effort all the way to the final whistle, LF could not get an equalizing goal.  The Scouts record is now 7-3-0 and  2-1 in the NSC Lake Division. Daily Herald Report

This evening's BUG award for battling the Blue Devils goes to Adam LaVitola

9/17/11
Lake Forest 3 - Evanston 1
The Scouts improved their record to 7-2-0 with a good win in a high-energy game versus the Wildkits. LF got on the board inside the first two minutes when a great ball put Peter Passolino in on goal. The ETHS keeper made a great save, but Michael Shipp was in the right place at the right time to knock in the rebound. Early in the second half, high Evanston pressure earned the 'Kits an equalizer. The Scouts responded and created numerous chances, and finally took the lead when Passalino neatly headed in a Kevin Grube free kick. Grube added a third in the last two minutes with a superb free kick. Sam Audley (2 saves) & Devin Gregory (4 saves) split the goalkeeping duties.

This afternoon's "BUG AWARD" for endless energy against Evanston goes to Peter Passalino.

9/14/11
Lake Forest 1 – Zion-Benton 0
The Scouts moved to 6-2-0 and 2-0 in the NSC Lake Division with a victory over the host Zee-Bees.  LF had more possessions and outshot Z-B, but struggled to find the net in the first half.  GK Sam Audley was equal to the task at the other end of the pitch--including one spectacular save in the final minute before halftime. The breakthrough came midway through the 2nd half when Peter Passalino passed to John Moderwell, whose dipping, long-range shot found the far corner.  Again the tough Scouts’ defense held strong through a late Zee-Bee barrage of attacks.  GK Sam Audley made 4 saves as the Scouts recorded their 4th shutout in the last 5 games.

Tonight’s "BUG AWARD" winner for buzzing all around the Zee-Bees goes to Sam Audley.

9/12/11
Lake Forest 1 – Mundelein 0
The Scouts got their NSC Lake division play off to a good start with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Mundelein.  Time and space was hard to come by for both teams, and it always looked like the match would be decided by one goal.  The winner came when Peter Passolino was judged to have been fouled in the box, and Ian Forlow buried the resulting penalty kick.  LF had the edge in shots for the remainder of the game, but could not stretch it’s lead.  Despite a couple of nervous moments in the final minutes, David Hayes, Karl Morcott and the Scouts’ defense held firm and helped Sam Audley record his 1st shutout of the season after making 8 saves.  The team’s 3rd shutout in the last 4 games moves its record to 5-2-0.

Tonight’s "BUG AWARD" winner for masterfully outmuscling the Mustangs is presented to David Hayes.

9/10/11
Lake Forest 2 – Glenbrook North 0

The Scouts entertained the Spartans in a soccer Triple Header on Saturday.  The Freshman and Sophomore Games both ended in even 1-1 ties.  The varsity game was another evenly contested game with LF coming out on top.  Lake Forest had the better of the opening 20 minutes, and took the lead when hard work from Riley Scholer paid off, and he fed Michael Shipp at the top of the box to slot in his 1st goal of the season.  GBN came back into the game, and numerous chances that just missed the far post.  The Scouts regained their composure in the 2nd half, and after a corner was only partially cleared, Kevin Goon was first to the loose ball to volley in a laser beam from the edge of the box.  The LF defense, led by Kevin Grube and Goon, was able to thwart the Spartan attack for the rest of the game and allow Devin Gregory (4 saves) to pick up his 2nd shutout of the season.  The Scouts 3rd win in a row moves their record to 4-2-0.

The winner of "THE BUG AWARD" for being especially exasperating to the Spartans is Kevin Grube.

9/1/2011
Lake Forest 3 – Niles North 1
The Scouts played another complete game in their victory over the visiting Vikings.  From the opening kick-off LF controlled the ball.  The first goal came when Ian Forlow sent a long-range rocket into the top corner.  It was not much later that Forlow intercepted a clearance and scored with an almost identical shot!  A first-half last-minute goal could have given Niles North the momentum, but the Scouts started the second half well and soon added a third.  A swift counter attack forced a corner, where Peter Passolino powered home a header from Michael Shipp's delivery.  The Scouts defensive effort was led by Kevin Grube and Kevin Goon and backstopped by GK Sam Audley’s 8 saves.

“THE BUG AWARD” is presented to Ian Forlow, whose shooting was violently vexing to the Vikings!

8/29/11
Lake Forest (2-2-0) 3 – Lane Tech (Chicago) 0
The Scouts got back to winning ways with a fine 3-0 victory at the historic Lane Tech Stadium.  The visitors had the better of the play in the opening half, but it took a great pass from Ian Forlow and a clever finish from John Moderwell to break the deadlock.  In the second half, Lane Tech pushed players forward to find an equalizer.  The game-changing moment came when Karl Morcott  acrobatically headed a shot off the line.  Soon after Kevin Goon hammered home a Michael Shipp corner kick to make it 2-0.  Niko Svigos completed the scoring when he applied a sublime finish from a tight angle from a John Moderwell. GK Devin Gregory made 4 saves for his 3rd career shutout.

“THE BUG AWARD” is presented to the player whose effort was particularly pesky or amazingly annoying to the opposition, and tonight’s winner is Karl Morcott.

NORTH SHORE SHOOTOUT
Congratulations to the Highland Park Giants, 2011 Champions.
Highland Park defeated the Deerfield Warriors in penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie in regulation.

8/27/11
Waukegan 5 – Lake Forest (1-2-0) 2
Poor finishing hurt the Scouts as Waukegan pulled away from a tiring Lake Forest team.  The Bulldogs scored the only goal of an even 1st half.  However, Waukegan came out quickly to start the 2nd half and two early goals put them in the driver's seat.  The Bulldogs scored two more before Lake Forest tallied two goals late through John Moderwell and Robert Schyns.  The Scouts took 6th place in the tournament and Junior Adam La Vitola was named to the All-Tournament Team.

8/25/11
Lake Forest (1-1-0) 3 – St. Patrick’s 1
The Scouts got their 1st victory of the season by defeating St. Pat’s in a good game. Lake Forest got on the board in the 1st half when Peter Passolino scored his first goal of the season from a Riley Scholer assist.  Passolino returned the favor by setting Scholer up for his first goal.  The Scouts added a third early in the second half when Kevin Goon played a through ball for Alex Wesolowski to apply a neat finish.  St. Pat’s added a late consolation goal to ruin GK Devin Gregory’s shutout bid.

08/23/11 - Lake Forest North Shore Shootout
Lake Forest 1 - Lakes 2
Jonathan Stanley scored in the first half for Lakes and Trevor Ray tallied with 10 minutes left in the game. Karl Morcott scored in the second half for the Scouts to tie the game at 1-1, but Lake Forest had a half-dozen near-misses in the final minutes. Lakes will face Highland Park in the semis on Thursday, while Lake Forest will battle St. Patrick in a consolation game.