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THE NATIONAL SOCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA TEAM ACADEMIC AWARD Lake Forest High School Boys' Soccer team has earned the 2009 NSCAA Team Academic Award for exceptional academic performance as a team. (View Letter) (View Certificate) Lake Forest is the only school from Illinois of the 68 schools to earn the award for both the boys and girls teams.
Congratulations to: Chicago Sun Times All-Area
'First Team' Harrison Shipp	(read more)
Chicago Tribune All-State
"First Team" Harrison Shipp	(read more)
Chicago Fire All-State All-Academic
"First Team" Austin Manierre Eeshan Talwar "Second Team" Harrison Shipp Matthew Wyatt  "Honorable Mention" Clayton Pristou Charles Roberts Kurtis Teskoski Noah Wagemann
Pioneer Press All-Lake Shore Team
"First Team" Harrison Shipp "Second Team" Nicholas Grube "Newcomer of the Year" Cameron Offer
Varsity Boys' Soccer Award Winners 2009
CAPTAINS: Nicholas Grube Charles Roberts Noah Wagemann	GOLDEN BOOT: Cameron Offer (11 Goals) SILVER BOOT: Harrison Shipp (9 Assists)
CHRISTOPHER CHOUINARD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: Charles Roberts	CHRISTOPHER QUON UNSUNG HERO: Noah Wagemann
BEST DEFENDER: Nicholas Grube OFF. PLAY OF THE SEASON: Eeshan Talwar Goal & Assist vs Evanston DEF. PLAY OF THE SEASON: Harrison Shipp Goal-line Clearance vs Palatine	MOST VALUABLE: Harrison Shipp MOST IMPROVED CAREER: Clayton Pristou MOST IMPROVED SEASON: Kevin Grube
IHSSCA ALL-STATE: Harrison Shipp IHSSCA ALL-SECTIONAL: Nicholas Grube	IHSSCA ALL-SECTIONAL HONORABLE MENTION: Kurtis Teskoski Noah Wagemann
NSC ALL CONFERENCE: Nicholas Grube Charles Roberts Harrison Shipp Kurtis Teskoski Noah Wagemann Alex Wettermann Honorable Mention: Cameron Offer	NSC ALL ACADEMIC: Austin Manierre Clayton Pristou Charles Roberts Harrison Shipp Eeshan Talwar Kurtis Teskoski Noah Wagemann Alex Wettermann Matthew Wyatt
AWARDS 2010  Thomas Filkin 2012  Ian Forlow 2010  Nicholas Grube 2012  Kevin Grube 2010  Austin Manierre 2011  Connor Medzigian 2010  Samuel Moore 2010  Connor O’Connell-Keleghan 2011  Cameron Offer 2011  John Palutsis 2010  Clayton Pristou 2010  Charles Roberts	AWARDS 2011  Matthew Sapp 2012  Michael Shipp 2010  Harrison Shipp 2011  James Shockey 2010  Konrad (Kurt) Siebert 2010  Coleman Smith 2010  James Sykora 2010  Eeshan Talwar 2010  Kurtis Teskoski 2010  Noah Wagemann 2011  Alex Wettermann 2010  Matthew Wyatt

The Scouts (19-4-1) battled hard against the defending IHSA State Champion Trevians.  Despite conceding two first half goals, Lake Forest pummeled the New Trier goal in the second half, scoring on a Cam Offer finish from a Jimmy Sykora assist.  The Scouts had a few late chances, including a Cole Smith effort that hit the post, but couldn’t get the equalizer they needed.  Though the loss was a tough way to end the year, it does not take away from  a history- making season.

The Scouts tied the school record of 19 victories, and won their first Sectional title since 1976.

10/31/09

Lake Forest Victorious in Sectional Finals
Lake Forest 1 - Deerfield 0

The Scouts beat Deerfield on a first-half goal by Noah Wagemann to advance to the Super Sectionals against New Trier on Tuesday night at Loyola-Chicago.

10/28/09
Lake Forest 1 - Palatine 0 (Sectional Semi-Final)

The Scouts (18-3-1) advance to Saturday's Sectional final with a hard fought 1-0 victory over the Pirates (21-2-1).  After numerous close calls the Scouts scored the lone goal of the game after great build-up play between Matt Wyatt and Cam Offer.  Alex Wettermann flicked the ball on to Michael Shipp to lash home the winner.  The Scouts will play the Deerfield Warriors at 11 AM at Stevenson HS.

10/24/09
Lake Forest 2 - Hersey 0 (Regional Final)

After a scoreless 1st half, the Scouts scored two goals to claim their 3rd Regional title in 4 years.  The first goal came when Michael Shipp flicked on a Kevin Grube pass to set Cam Offer on his way.  The second came after some nice skill by Cam Offer set up Harry Shipp for another left-footed thunderbolt.  The Scouts improve their record to 17-3-1, and take on #3 ranked Palatine at Stevenson HS at 3:30 PM on Wednesday.

10/20/09
Lake Forest 2 - Glenbrook South 0 (Regional Semi-Final Competition)

The Scouts (16-3-1) prevailed last night, after scoring 2 goals in the second half.  The first goal came when Sam Moore flicked in a header from a Harry Shipp free kick.  The second goal came when Noah Wagemann led a fast break that was finished by a superb lob by Cam Offer.  The Scouts advance to the Regional Final vs. Hersey.

10/15/16--Senior Night
Lake Forest 2 - Lake Forest Academy 1

Despite a cold and rainy night, the Scouts had one of the best crowds of the season as we hosted the crosstown rival, Caxys of Lake Forest Academy, on Senior Night for the Class of 2010.  In a very entertaining game, LFA took the lead from a tremendous shot by Manny Chavez.  The Scouts responded with a goal from Cam Offer after he was played in by Harry Shipp.  The Scouts won the game late in the second half when Harry Shipp crossed to Cam Offer again, who scored with a wonderful strike.  The Scouts finish the regular season with a record of 15 wins - 3 losses - and 1 tie.

In the Junior Varsity game, LFHS defeated LFA 2-0.  The first Scouts goal was scored by senior Christian Martin on a direct free kick.  The second goal was scored on a glorious diving header by junior Luke Donovan, from a splendid cross by the one and only, Scott Kalish.  The LFHS JV team improved their record to 10 wins - 3 losses - 2 ties.

Between games the Scouts honored the 26 outstanding seniors from the Class of 2010:
Joe Arnstein, Will Cork, Kyle Donovan, Tommy Filkin, Nick Grube, Tucker Johansen, Scott Kalish, Austin Manierre. Christian Martin, Rohan Mehta, Javier Molina-Moughamian, Sam Moore, Connor O'Connell-Keleghan, Clayton Pristou, Charles Roberts, John Rockwell, Harry Shipp, Kurt Siebert, Cole Smith, Jimmy Sykora, Eeshan Talwar, Kurtis Teskoski, Noah Wagemann, Matthew Wyatt, Seth Yarkony, Eric Zillner.

Senior Night - 2009

Thank you to the junior team moms for coordinating the event. Especially Diana Wettermann, Sonya Offer, and Teri Shockey.

10/13/09
Lake Forest 4 - Antioch 1
Despite starting slowly the Scouts took the lead when Alex Wettermann made a surging run down the left wing and his cross was finished off by Austin Manierre at the back post.  The second goal came from a Noah Wagemann in-swinging corner that Charles Roberts rose majestically to head home.  In the second half, Lake Forest added a third when a Wagemann pass was knocked on by Eeshan Talwar, for Cameron Offer to finish in style.  After Antioch pulled a goal back, the scoring was completed by John Palutsis, when he was at the back post to finish after Ian Forlow’s cross was flicked on by Connor O’Connell-Keleghan. 

Next up for the Scouts (14-3-1) is Senior Night, this Thursday versus Lake Forest Academy (11-2-1) at Varsity Field.
JV Game @ 4:30PM
SENIOR RECOGNITION @ 5:45PM (approx)
Varsity Game @ 6:30PM

10/10/09
Lake Forest 5 - Evanston 1
The Scouts (13-3-1) had the majority of possession in the first half, but then conceded a breakaway goal late in the half.  Lake Forest had played well, but just hadn't taken enough shots.

In the second half the Scouts immediately corrected that and scored in the first minute.  An Austin Manierre corner was finished off by Cole Smith.  Harry Shipp got the second from a defense-splitting pass from his brother Michael.  Harry returned the favor for Michael's 9th goal of the season.  The scoring was rounded off by senior Eeshan Talwar who scored the first goal of his career from a Noah Wagemann assist, and then Eeshan played a great pass for Connor O'Connell-Keleghan to score the final goal.

10/7/09
Lake Forest 1 - Libertyville 1

Despite having long spells of possession, the Scouts (12-3-1) tied Libertyville 1-1.  Lake Forest took the lead in the first half, when Michael Shipp scored from a Clayton Pristou assist.  The Scouts had a few opportunites to increase the lead in the second half, but a battling Wildcat team got the equalizer with 1:21 remaining.

10/06/09
Lake Forest 6 – Warren 0

The Scouts improved their record to 12-3-0 with an impressive victory over a talented, young Warren team.  Cam Offer got the Scouts going with a finish from tight angle off another Alex Wettermann assist.  The second goal was scored by Harry Shipp after great combination play from Cole Smith and Connor O’Connell-Keleghan.  The third goal came just before halftime when Noah Wagemann was in the right place at the right time to stick home a rebound from a Nick Grube free kick.  After halftime, Wagemann extended the lead by rising alone to head in a Nick Grube free kick.  The fifth goal came when Smith fed O’Connell-Keleghan, who ripped a rocket shot in off the near post.  The final goal came when Kurt Siebert out-battled a defender for a loose ball, and centered for Michael Shipp, who turned and scored his 7th goal of the season.

Kurtis Teskoski recorded a career high 13 saves in goal, for the team’s third consecutive shutout

10/03/09
Lake Forest 2 – Glenbrook South 0 (Kick for the Cure Charity Benefit Game)
The Scouts participated in the Titans’ Charity Benefit game to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research.  After having a penalty kick saved in the first half, Harry Shipp responded by scoring in the second half on a direct free kick.  Moments later, he pinged another direct kick off the post.  The Scouts wrapped up the game after Alex Wettermann played a delightful through ball to Cam Offer, who cut inside his defender and scored inside the far post.  The Scouts extended their record 11-3-0.

10/1/09
Lake Forest 1 – Zion-Benton 0
In a tough match delayed or interrupted 3 times due to the weather, the Scouts scored the only goal off a scramble from corner kick that was volleyed in by Charles Roberts.  The Scouts dominated possession and the statistics--recording 10 corners to 1.  The victory advances the Scouts’ record to 10-3-0.

9/29/09
Lake Forest 5 – Niles North 1
At halftime the game was tied after James Shockey had given the Scouts (9-3-0) the lead--only for the Vikings to tie the game on a penalty kick.  The Scouts exploded in the second half with 2 goals from Michael Shipp, and 1 each from Austin Manierre and John Palutsis.

9/26/09
Lake Forest 1 – New Trier 4
The Scouts played very well in patches of the game.  After trailing 0-2, the Scouts' goal was scored by Austin Manierre after a fine pass by Michael Shipp.  However, as Lake Forest pushed on to equalize, they were unable to hold off the Trevians counter attacks and conceded 2 late goals.  The loss leaves the Scouts’ record at 8-3-0.

9/24/09
Lake Forest 1 – Lake Zurich 0
In a tough match between two experienced teams, the Scouts came out on top by the game's only goal. Lake Forest's defense led by captains Nick Grube, Charles Roberts, and Noah Wagemann were able to hold off the high-powered attack of the Bears (#6 Sun-Times, #10 Tribune). Kurtis Teskoski made a season-high 8 saves, including an outstanding grab in the last minute to really earn the shutout. The lone goal was scored by Cole Smith after tremendous wing play from Austin Manierre. Next up for the Scouts is a Saturday night encounter with defending State Champion, New Trier.

9/22/09
Lake Forest 2 – Stevenson 3
The Patriots prevailed in a great game with huge momentum swings. The Scouts (7-2-0) took the lead in the first half when Charles Roberts bundled home a rebound off a corner. After halftime, Stevenson seized control of the game with three quick goals. Lake Forest had the lion share of possession for the rest of the game and got a goal back when Cameron Offer was brought down in the box and Harry Shipp buried the penalty. Despite a few late chances, the Scouts were unable to get the Equalizer.
Prior to the game, a moment of silence was held in honor of Chris Quon (’05). We were joined on the field by many of Chris’ teammates. Thank You to Coach Mark Schartner and the Stevenson Patriots for their support. A very special Thank You to Sharon Popiel and Donna La Vitola for their assistance. We will miss you, Chris.

9/14/09
Lake Forest 5 – Lakes Community 1
The Scouts (7-1-0) rallied from an early 1-0 deficit, to claim the victory against an organized and skillful Eagles squad.  The equalizer came when Harry Shipp slipped a pass through to Jimmy Sykora, whose powerful shot found the top corner despite a deflection.  The Scouts claimed the lead when Charles Roberts’ through ball sent Cole Smith down the right wing, who crossed to Michael Shipp to finish at the near post.  Lake Forest took control of the game early in the second half with an unassisted goal by Cameron Offer as he curled home a gorgeous left- footed strike.  Offer was on the score sheet again soon after when pressure from Kurt Siebert created a steal by Connor O’Connell-Keleghan, who selflessly fed Cameron for his second of the game.  The scoring was finished with six minutes remaining, when John Palutsis found Cole Smith on a counter attack, and Smith beat one defender to score with an angled drive into the far post.  Great defense was played by the backs, led by Nick Grube and Charles Robert--, who limited Lakes to only 4 shots on target.

9/12/09
Lake Forest 3 – Glenbrook North 0

A great crowd was on hand at LFSA night at Varsity Field.  The Scouts played a triple-header versus Glenbrook North.  The Scouts won the Freshmen game 2-1 with goals from Derek Pristou and Adam La Vitola.  Spartans got their revenge in the Sophomore game, coming from behind to win 3-1.

The Varsity game saw the Scouts emerge victorious with a 3-0 win.  Michael Shipp got Lake Forest on the scoreboard early pouncing on a loose ball after tremendous pressure from Clayton Pristou and Cole Smith.  In the second half, Harry Shipp scored after a fine flowing passing move involving Sam Moore and Michael Shipp.  The final goal of the game came when Cole Smith finished superbly, after a half-cleared corner.

Kurtis Teskoski (6 saves) and Matt Sapp (1 save) shared the duties in goal to earn the combined shutout.

The win improves the Scouts record to 6-1-0.  Next up for the Scouts are the Lakes Eagles, Monday, September 14, at Varsity Field, 6:15 pm.

9/1/09
Lake Forest 2 – Loyola Academy 1
The Scouts improved their record to 4-1-0 after a hard-fought win over the Ramblers.  After some great quick two-touch passing, Cole Smith finished low to the far post, from a Harry Shipp assist in the first half to give the Scouts the lead.  Loyola tied the game up early in the second half; however, the Scouts won the game when Nick Grube’s perfectly served free kick was expertly headed in at the back post by Alex Wettermann.  The Scouts begin NSC Lake Division play this Thursday versus the Mundelein Mustangs.

9/1/09
Lake Forest 3 – Niles West 1
The Scouts (3-1-0) got back on winning track with a 3-1 win at Niles West.  The first goal came when Alex Wettermann refused to give up on a lost cause and chased down a Wolves defender and centered to Cameron Offer, who scored his first goal of his LFHS career.  In the second half, the Scouts extended the lead when the Wolves keeper came off his line to prevent Wettermann getting to another pass-- only to pay the ball to Clayton Pristou, who made no mistake from close to 40 yards out for the goal.  John Palutsis scored the third goal, prodding home a rebound after a Cole Smith shot following great work from Smith and Jimmy Sykora.  A late Wolves goal spoiled the shutout bid for the Scouts.

8/29/09
Lake Forest 0 – Deerfield 2
In an excellent championship game, Deerfield came out on top with a 2-0 victory.  Despite having many possessions, the Scouts (2-1-0) could not find a way through the Warrior defense.  Two first-half goals were enough for Deerfield to earn the 2009 North Shore Shootout Crown.  Congratulations to Coach Hurtig and the Warriors.

8/28/09
Lake Forest 2 – Highland Park 0
In the semi-finals, the Scouts (2-0-0) prevailed over local rivals, Highland Park.  The Scouts took the lead through Austin Manierre after he latched on to a sumptuous 40-yard through ball from Alex Wettermann.  Lake Forest sealed the win when Charles Roberts stuck in the rebound after the giants keeper made an outstanding save from Kurt Siebert’s back post diving header.  Kurt Siebert made 2 saves for his second shutout of the season.  Special thanks to Carmel HS (Andy Bitto, AD, John Halloran, Coach) for hosting two of the tournament games.

8/25/09
Lake Forest 4 – St. Patrick’s 0
Lake Forest advanced to the semi-finals of the North Shore Shootout with a 4-0 victory.  The Scouts took the lead in the first half after Clayton Pristou converted a rebound chance after Michael Shipp’s shot from John Palutsis’ flick.
After half-time Lake Forest gained control of the match after Shipp scored from Matthew Wyatt’s through ball.  The third goal came when Austin Manierre scored after a goal-mouth scramble.  The scoring was finished off by Kurt Siebert slotting home after being played clean through on goal by Charles Roberts.  Kurtis Teskoski made 2 saves for the shutout.

Highlights--ALUMNI GAME 2009

Please take time to visit to view the pictures and diary of our trip to England.
Shots from first game on the new field on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 against Warren.