Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Lake Forest High School soccer team blanks Grayslake Central in semifinal.
Five goals from five different players powered the Lake Forest High School soccer team to a 5-0 semifinal victory over Grayslake Central and into Sectional championship game at 11 a.m. Saturday against Deerfield in Lake Villa. In the middle of the first half, Allie Banta and Sydney Johnson helped get the ball to Jenny McKendry for the Scouts’ initial score. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. Later in the half, Amanda Bourne’s defensive pressure helped send a Ram pass in the direction of Lake Forest’s Bailey Ehrens, according to Coach Ty Stuckslager. Ehrens got it back to Bourne who passed to Brooke Green. Green’s shot into the goal who made the score 2-0 at intermission. Lake Forest…
One of the most popular Chicago Bears is now calling it quits, according to CBS Chicago.
Chicago Bears veteran of 13 years Brian Urlacher officially retired Wednesday morning, according to CBS Chicago. The 34-year-old linebacker says he has no regrets ending a professional career playing exclusively for the Chicago Bears. “Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards,” Urlacher told CBS news. "When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after a 13 year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear.” Urlacher recently made news in March when he couldn’t strike a new contract deal with the Bears—claiming the one-year, $2 million offer was “a slap in the face.” What's your reaction to …
Monday, May 20, 2013
Lake Forest High School ends regular seaon with a 12-4 loss. Heads to playoffs.
Glenbrook North High School's boys lacrosse team was already up by five goals at halftime, leading Lake Forest, 7-2, at Friday's regular season finale in Northbrook. The Spartans would eventually walk away with a 12-4 victory. Lake Forest scored fast in the third quarter and made a big push to keep the Spartans on defense for most of the third. It didn't stop Glenbrook North from owning a fast break to score back-to-back goals midway through the quarter. The Scouts scored early again, in the fourth quarter, but the Spartans answered right back with two more goals. "I think it was a good way to end out our season on a high note," boy's lacrosse assistant varisty coach Mike Synek said. "We came off a tough loss against [Saint Viator High …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Lake Forest High School senior tops closest competitor by a foot.
Everything was working right for Lake Forest High School pole vaulter Carly Schmidt today at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston as she became the Illinois state champion but it was not perfect for an athlete with Olympic aspirations. After a fourth-place medal last year and a State Meet that disappointed her, Schmidt was focused on correcting every mistake and adding perfection in 2013. It paid off with a leap of 13-0, a foot higher than anyone else in the event, and a gold medal. Earlier: Schmidt, Schlachtenhaufen Advance to State Track Finals “Everything was right,” Schmidt said. “It’s been coming (along) all year. The last two weeks I really got in a groove. I really felt comfortable.” What disappointed Schmidt was falling short …
All Lake Forest High School participants advance to State Meet.
Lake Forest High School’s tennis team dominated the Warren Sectional today in Gurnee picking up more hardware for the Scout’s trophy case finishing the meet with 35 points followed by Warren with 25. In addition to taking the team title, the Scouts advanced two singles players and both doubles teams to the State Meet Thursday through Saturday at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. Peter Tarwid took the singles title losing only one game in three matches played while the tandem of John Zordani and Scott Christian took the doubles crown with nearly as much ease. Joining them at the state tournament will be Brice Polender playing singles and the …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Soccer team takes Regional crown.
Lake Forest High School Pole vaulter Carly Schmidt and runner Helen Schlachtenhaufen advanced to the championship round of the State Meet with their preliminary round performances today at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Not to be outdone, the Scout soccer team blanked Antioch, 5-0, today to win the Antioch Regional championship and advance to the Lakes Sectional at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Lake Forest is seeded second in the Sectional behind Deerfield. Earlier: Schmidt Has State Title, Record Within Site Schmidt was one of 10 vaulters to clear 11-0 and move into a position to become a state champion. Three more qualifiers advanced with a leap of 10-9. In last week’s Sectional Meet, Schmidt cleared 13-0, three inches off the existing …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Lake Forest High School pole vaulter joins seven other Scouts at State Track Meet.
Lake Forest High School pole vaulter Carly Schmidt knows she can make track and field history at the State Meet Friday and Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and she is ready. Schmidt placed fourth a year ago as a junior clearing 12-0—teammate Carolina Carmichael won the gold medal with a leap of 12-6—and was disappointed with her performance. She has spent the last year trying to make amends. Earlier: Two Lake Forest Vaulters in Hunt for State Gold “It was not a good meet,” Schmidt said of 2012. “I’ve gained in confidence. I’m a little bit more prepared and a little less nervous. I’m not going to mess up on the little things I know how to do.” Winning the Sectional Title last week with a performance of 13-0, Schmidt has…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
At this time of the year, North Shore residents flock to 'The Camp Lady' to help them find the right summer camp for their kids.
School is almost out. Have you found the right summer camp for your child? For this sometimes trying endeavor, many North Shore residents seek the expertise of "The Camp Lady," Enid Grabiner, of Northbrook, according to a story in Crain's Chicago Business. Grabiner has been matching kids and camps for nearly 30 years, taking meetings in her basement with parents and their children, reports Crain's. Read the full story here. Grabiner has a LinkedIn profile and is listed as a camp and teen travel consultant on Insider Pages. Read more on Patch: 2013 Summer Camp Guide for Chicago's North Shore
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Lake Forest High School baseball, softball and soccer teams win while girls’ lacrosse squad stumbles.
May 11 Tennis The Final Score: Lake Forest finished second in the North Suburban Conference Tennis Meet with 29.5 points. Scouts’ Star Performer: Brice Polender won the No. 2 singles championship. Other Notable Scout Performances: All three doubles teams—Camron Bagheri and Connor O’Kelly (No. 1), Greg Frauenheim and Jordon O’Kelly (No. 2) along with Parker Marsh and Craig Campbell (No. 3)—finished second. Scott Christian finished fifth in No. 1 singles. Who’s Next: The Scouts compete in the Warren Sectional at 1 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Baseball The Final Score: Barrington 3, Lake Forest 1 Scouts’ Star Performer: Luke Johnson went 2 – for 3 – at the plate and scored his team’s only run…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Lake Forest High School pole vaulter heads back to State Meet after Sectional victory. Scouts take fifth at Sectional as Schlachtenhaufen, Chode and relay also qualify.
Lake Forest High School pole vaulter Carly Schmidt dwarfed the competition at the Palatine Sectional Friday to qualify for the State Meet Thursday through Saturday at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Schmidt led two other Scouts—distance runners Helen Schlachtenhaufen and Elle Chode—and the 4x800-meter relay team into the State Finals as the team placed fifth in the Sectional with 42 points. Earlier: Lake Forest Vaulters in Hunt for State Gold This will be Schmidt’s second trip to the State Meet where she finished fourth last year with a vault of 12-0 behind teammate and state champion Carolina Carmichael, who cleared the bar at 12-6. Schmidt’s winning vault Friday was 13-0, six inches higher than Carmichael’s winning effort and …
Brian
4:16 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
He was too old and broken to keep playing, and that was proved very true by the free agent market for him, which was next to nothing. He could have still played, but not how he wanted to. He would have been a two down linebacker at best and mostly relegated to teaching the younger players. There is a reason teams like the Packers and Patriots are always good. They cut ties with people while they … more ›