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Tennis: Scouts’ Enthusiasm Sparks Optimism
Two of last year's sectional stars help lead Lake Forest this season.
Last Year’s Record: 13-5
Last Year’s Highlights: The Scouts finished second in the North Suburban Conference standings and at the league meet. They also placed second in sectionals qualifying Sam Winkler for state singles competition along with the tandem of Andy Walker and Peter Wolniak in doubles. Both reached the fourth round as Lake Forest placed 29th as a team.
Top Returning Scouts: Lake Forest will be led this season by senior captains Stephen Phillips and Zack Silver as well as , Ryan Kennedy, Will Martin, Camron Bagheri and Brandon Berish. Bagheri and Silver both earned the Scouts points at sectionals in 2010.
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Leading Newcomers: New to the Scout varsity this year are Scott Christian, Connor O’Kelly and Peter Tarwid. All three are “accomplished tournament players” according to .
Season Outlook: Leighton thinks “unbounded energy and enthusiasm” are Lake Forest’s strengths this year. Leadership from returning veterans will provide a push as well. According to Leighton, this is the first time in 10 years the Scouts do not have a returning state qualifier. He sees that as one of the team’s challenges along with playing in a sectional with Deerfield and Highland Park. Both teams finished ahead of the Scouts at last year’s State Meet.
