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05/13/11
Lake Forest 7 – Vernon Hills 0
The Scouts finished off their season in style as they defeated Vernon Hills after the game had been postponed from the previous day.  LF wasted little time getting their passing game in gear, and after a Jennie Moderwell cross was one-timed off the crossbar by Maddy Aby, Nicola Kiela buried the rebound to make it 1-0.  The second goal came soon after, when Nicola received a pass from Jennie and after beating a couple of defenders she finished accurately in the bottom corner.  Lake Forest made it 3-0 early in the second half when Maddy got a pass from Nicola then took a shot that deflected off two defenders to elude the Couger ‘keeper.

After great pressure from the whole team, Ali Benge was fouled in the box, and after a short debate, Maddy stepped up to dispatch the penalty kick to make it 4-0.  Katherine Sentell scored on a cannon left-footed shot from a Sarah Repko square pass to score the fifth goal.  Nicola completed her hat-trick and her Gold Boot winning 8th goal of the season to extend the lead to 6-0 with an assist to Amanda Rule.  The scoring was finished off by Kirstyn Walker, who took a Katherine O’Connor pass and ripped in a long-range effort from the right wing that ricocheted in off the far post.

The Scout defense was excellent again today with backs Melanie Wood, Lauren Graves, Frannie Sensenbrenner, Kelly Murphy, Erin Hat, and Johanna Foster not putting a foot wrong all game.  GK Sarah LaFasto made 3 saves to record her 6th shutout in 12 games.

Seniors Maddy Aby and Johanna Foster were recognized afterwards as today marked their final game for the Scouts.  Thanks to Maddy and Johanna for all they have done for LF Soccer the last 4 years!

05/09/11
Lake Forest 0 – Libertyville 1
The Scouts played another good game, but unfortunately fell 1-0 to a great Libertyville team.

The Wildcats started the better team and eventually got a goal midway through the first half, when they were first to a loose ball in the box.

The Scouts responded well and attacked the Libertyville goal with 6 shots in the first half and 2 more in the second. However, despite a couple of close calls, the Scouts could not get the equalizer.  The Scouts played another great defensive game, anchored by midfielder Katherine ‘Header’ Sentell, as well as center back Nikki ‘Free Kikk’ Trutter and Kelly ‘Header’ Murphy.

GK Sarah LaFasto made 12 saves including a spectacular save on a Wildcat breakaway.

The Bug award goes to Kelly Murphy for her amazing aerial administration of the Scout Defense!

5/4/2011
Lake Forest 2 – Warren 1
In a great game against an excellent Warren squad, the Scouts came from behind to emerge victorious.  Both teams were skilled and wanted to keep the ball on the ground to pass and move.  In the first half, the Blue Devils had the better of the play, and their movement from their forwards was causing a lot of problems for the Scouts’ defense.  Late in the half, Warren got on the board when a Blue Devil made an intelligent run and scored on a partial breakaway.

After halftime, LF upped their effort and began to create more chances.  After a couple of nifty moves to elude defenders, Nicola Kiela’s shot was deflected out for a corner.  After timing her run to perfection, Colleen Foster volleyed in from Jennie Moderwell’s inch-perfect service.  Soon after, Colleen Foster pestered the Warren defense into a turnover.  The ball fell to Maddy Aby, who fired in a long-range bomb over the despairing keeper and under the crossbar.

Despite some nervous moments for the players on the bench, GK Sarah La Fasto was in complete control of her penalty area for the remainder of the game to secure the victory.

Today’s BUG award for determination and perseverance goes to Colleen Foster.

5/3/2011
Lake Forest (JV2) 1 – Warren 0
On another cold and windy afternoon LF had to battle the elements as well as the opponent to earn a victory.  The bumpy pitch made passing difficult, but the Scouts persevered and came away with a 1-0 win.  Lake Forest outshot the Blue Devils 12-3 along the way, but were only able to make one count.  The goal came when Sarah Repko took a throw-in on the left wing, and after Maddy Aby made an intelligent run to drag defenders away from the middle of the box, Ali Benge settled the ball and drove it into the far corner.  The Scouts had another great chance later on, when Jennie Moderwell rattled the crossbar.

Lake Forest defended so well, that Warren had only one scoring chance when a long, wind-aided shot needed GK Kelly Murphy to make a quick, left-handed save to tip the ball around the post.  The BUG award for this game goes to Johanna Foster, whose defensive diligence deflected the Devil’s danger.

5/2/2011
Lake Forest 3 – Zion-Benton 0
After a long bus ride up to Zion, the Scouts soon got their game in gear.  LF began the game in a new formation and soon proved they could handle the change in tactics.  An overlapping run by Jenny McKiel allowed her to cross into the penalty box, where Gabby Perino applied the simplest of finishes to make the score 1-0.  Soon after, it was 2-0 when a Kirstyn Walker cross from the right was volleyed home by Jennie Moderwell.  After halftime, Lake Forest made it 3-0 when Nicola Kiela battled through 3 defenders to score her team-leading 5th goal of the season.  LF attacked from every angle--outshooting the Zee-Bees 37-1, forcing the Z-B keeper into many stunning saves.

The BUG award for the Zion game goes to Jenny McKiel, whose ongoing overlapping was outstanding in the onslaught.

4/29/11
Lake Forest 0 – New Trier 3
The Scouts battled valiantly against an excellent Trevian squad but the game eventually ended in NT’s favor.

LF played well in the opening minutes and forced a couple of corners that resulted in scrambles in the New Trier box.  The Trevians  took the lead when a long wind-aided shot eluded Sarah La Fasto in the Scouts’ goal.  A similar shot later on rebounded off the crossbar, and a NT forward was first to the ball to poke the loose ball to make it 2-0.  In the second half New Trier held the edge in possession and scored a third goal to secure the victory.

Despite what looks like a lopsided score line, the Scouts played one of their most intense efforts of the season.  Continued performances like the one against New Trier will bring more favorable results.

4/26/11
Lake Forest (JV2) 3 – Stevenson 0

Despite the wet weather, the Scouts came out on top in Tuesday afternoon’s mud bowl.  Just as the game kicked off, a torrential rain shower hit that meant gumball-sized raindrops were pelting the players sideways!  Once LF got used to the conditions, they really put on a show of passion and precision that the Patriots could not combat.  The defense--led by Erin Hart and Katherine Sentell--were flawless, not allowing SHS a shot on GK Kelly Murphy’s goal all game.  After numerous opportunities to score, the Scouts took the lead when Maddy Aby received a throw-in from Sarah Repko and drove to the top of the box before unleashing an unstoppable shot into the roof of the net.

4/21/11
Lake Forest 0 – Lake Zurich 0
In a rough and tumble game, the Scouts and the Bears battled to an even 0-0 tie.  The Scouts, despite missing 3 players from the previous starting line-up, did not miss a beat as they passed and moved through their attacks.  LZ played with a lot of pace and physicality, but the Scouts responded with their best effort to date.

Goalkeeper Sarah La Fasto made 13 tip-top saves, including a brave dive at the feet of an attacker on a breakaway.  There were a number of close calls at both ends, but neither team deserved to lose the encounter.  Lake Forest’s record improved to  3 W – 2 L – 1 T, with 4 shutouts.

4/18/11
Lake Forest 2 – Evanston 0
The Scouts got back on the winning track with a battling performance over host Evanston.  The Wildkits were a tough opponent with some physical, athletic players--especially their central defenders, who were difficult to break down.

LF had the early pressure and forced some good saves from the home goalkeeper.  Lake Forest got on the board early when a Kirstyn Walker corner was only partially cleared by ETHS, which allowed Nicola Kiela, perfectly placed in the “D”, to volley in her 4th goal off the underside of the crossbar!

The Scouts defenders were in a parsimonious mood by restricting Evanston to only 3 shots, of which, goalkeeper Sarah La Fasto made 2 quality saves.  The second half saw LF continue to possess the ball and extend the lead early in the proceedings, when fine forward interplay saw Gabby Perino play Jennie Moderwell in on a breakaway.  An Evanston defender inadvertently clipped Jennie’s heal on the very edge of the box.  Jennie stood up, dusted herself off, wiped away stray turf blades, and scored a sumptuous free kick with her left foot--curling it around the wall for her 3rd goal.

The ‘Bug’ award for the Evanston game was awarded to defender Jenny McKiel, whose aerial advantage was agonizingly annoying to the Wildkit attack.

4/14/11
Lake Forest 1 – Stevenson 2
The Scouts came out on the wrong end of 2-1 game at the windy VHAC.  LF had the better of the play in the first half, creating quite a few great chances.  The Scouts eventually got on the board when Jennie Moderwell sent in a perfect corner, and Avery Smith charged into the box to score with a bullet like header!  The game continued to be an even matchup in the second half.  Stevenson equalized in unfortunate circumstances when a long, speculative shot deflected off a Scouts defender, putting a bizarre spin on the ball which was just enough to elude Sarah La Fasto in the Scouts net.  The Patriots scored the winner when a cross from the left wing was finished at the back post.

Despite the loss the Scouts’ effort was outstanding, including the persistence of ‘BUG’ winner, defender, Frannie Sensenbrenner.

4/5/11
Lake Forest 2 – Niles North 0
The Scouts are up and running in their 2011 season--getting off to a fine start with a 2-0 shutout over the host Vikings.  The defense was poised the whole game, led by center backs Kelly Murphy and Nikki Trutter.  Lake Forest used their patient, possession system to work the ball around throughout the game.  Avery Smith and Katherine O’Connor controlled the all-important midfield area, allowing the wingers and full backs to contribute to an attack that fired 10 shots on target. The Scouts' forwards worked tirelessly up front to create chances, and after a neat combination of passes between Paige Douglass and Kirstyn Walker, Nicola Kiela scored the first goal of the season with a neat, left-footed finish. 

The second half continued in the same vein, and after pressure from a corner kick, Nicola scored her second of the game with a precise shot just inside the right post.  Despite the presence of some speedy Niles North forwards, Goalkeeper Sarah La Fasto helped marshal the defense the rest of the way to preserve the shutout.

This year the JV will award the ‘Bug’ Award after each game to the player whose determination, perseverance, and physical effort proved to be the most annoying to the opponent.  Today’s winner is Gabby Perino!