VIDEO: Lake Forest Upsets Northbrook To Win 14U Tournament Title

The Lake Forest 14U baseball team avenged three regular-season losses to Northbrook, capturing the Lake Shore Feeder Baseball League Tournament title Sunday night in Glenview.

With high school baseball beckoning next year, Lake Forest’s 14U travel baseball team made sure its final game in the Lake Shore Feeder Baseball League left a lasting impression. The Scouts avenged three regular-season losses in upsetting Northbrook, 13-10, to grab the tournament title Sunday night in Glenview. Lake Forest advanced to the finals with wins over Mundelein (8-7 in 12 innings) and New Trier Blue. For the Scouts, the win over Northbrook provided redemption on multiple levels. The Scouts jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, only to see Northbrook put four runs on the board in the bottom half of the inning, thanks to two Lake Forest errors. However, Luke Gibson held the Stars’ bats in check, not allowing another run over…

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8U Finds Its Place Alongside Lake Forest Travel Baseball Teams

Scouts play Friday in North Shore Baseball League tourney.

Inspired by a gifted group of athletes seven years ago amid some controversy, the Scouts 8-and-under team has become a mainstay for the Lake Forest Baseball Association (LFBA).  LFBA organizes competitive traveling baseball teams in age groups 8 through 14 with the aim of preparing players to play in high school and beyond, according to its website. The 8U Scouts are the newest addition this season. This edition of the 8U Scouts is 14-7 for the season and 11-5 in league play. They are seeded second in the North Shore Baseball League playoffs, and open play at 5:30 p.m. Friday against the Lake Bluff-Wheeling winner at Townline Community Park in Lake Forest.  The Scouts are coming off a second-place finish in last weekend’s Glenview …

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Lake Forest 10 Blue Scouts Claim 2nd At Tourney

Fall to Libertyville in finals.

Lake Forest Baseball Association's 10 Blue Scouts sizzled in the Giants' Firecracker Tournament, earning second place over the Fourth of July weekend in Highland Park. Lake Forest advanced to the championship, losing 8-4 to Libertyville, after knocking off Glenview, 7-45, in the semifinals. Six teams competed in the 10A Division: Lake Forest, Highland Park, Evanston, Lake Bluff, Glenview and Libertyville. The 10 Blue Scouts defeated Highland Park, Glenview and Libertyville to become the No. 1 seed entering the playoff round. The Lake Forest team includes: coach Lenny Turelli, assistant coach Chris Fisher, Crawford Bolton, Ryan Cekay, Danny Fisher, Jake Fisher, Andrew Fluri, Jack Klinge, Colin Locchiatto, Kean O'Connor, Landen Messner, …

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14 Blue Scouts Claim 2nd At Waukegan Tourney

12U Scouts head to Cooperstown, NY, tourney.

The Lake Forest Baseball Association Scouts, armed with hot bats and consistent defense, have shown they are ready for summer baseball as they kick off their play in the Lake Shore Feeder Baseball League (LSFBL) and other area leagues and tournaments. Coach John Muscarello's 13 Gold team opened the LSFBL summer season with an 8-3 win at home against Park Ridge last week. Scouts pitchers Luke Bauder and Jack Skinner surrendered only two runs during the game. Offensively, Sam Brush recorded two hits in the scorebook including a triple. The 13 Gold Scouts continued their winning ways with a 5-4, seventh-inning victory over Mundelein. Taking on the second of two Mundelein teams, in another LSFBL matchup, were the 13 Blue Scouts. The 13 Blue …

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Lake Forest Baseball Slates 8U Evaluations for Wednesday at Northcroft Park

Register on LFBA website.

The Lake Forest Baseball Association (LFBA) will host baseball evaluations Wednesday for currently enrolled second graders (2010-11 school year) interested in playing 8-and-under travel baseball this summer. Evaluations will be conducted from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Northcroft Park, 1365 S. Ridge Road, in Lake Forest. Players who are both residents of Lake Forest High School District 115: Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood, and are currently enrolled in second grade may register for the evaluation. To register, visit the LFBA website: www.lfba.net, where the required registration and waiver forms are available. Completed forms will be collected at the Evaluation practice. There is no fee to participate in the evaluations. The 8-and-under …

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Lake Forest Scouts Gold Opens with Win

Youth baseball tells us spring is here.

Lake Forest Scouts Gold opened its season Tuesday with a 9-8 victory over Warren at Everett Park in Lake Forest. For more on Lake Forest travel baseball, visit Lake Forest Baseball Association.

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Lake Forest Travel Baseball Ready to Throw Out First Pitch

First games start this weekend.

Lake Forest ball diamonds will once again be busy with baseball as Lake Forest Baseball Association (LFBA) kicks off its season today (April 9). A number of games are slated this weekend, including: April 9 12U Gold vs. Vernon Hills, 1:30 p.m., Townline Park, #1 12U Blue (scrimmage) vs. North Shore Waterdogs, 4 p.m., Townline Park 13U Gold (scrimmage) vs. Grayslake North, 1 p.m., Townline Park, #2 Additional Home Openers: 11U Gold vs. Lake Villa, 6 p.m. April 12 (check: www.lfba.net closer to game day for field location).   13U Blue vs. North Shore Hawks, 4 p.m. April 16, South Park. 11U Blue vs. Lake County Sidewinders, 1 p.m. April 23 (check: www.lfba.net closer to game day for field location). Since January, the LFBA Scouts have been …

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Play Ball: Lake Forest Baseball Association Registers March 1

Parks and Recreation program enrollment open now.

Lake Forest Baseball Association (LFBA) opens its online registration March 1 for 9-and 10-year-olds interested in playing travel baseball this summer. The registration process for tryouts can be completed at www.lfba.net and the tryout fee is $40 per person. Registration for the 9-and-under and 10-and-under baseball with LFBA is secures a spot for a child in the April 17 tryouts, according to Chris Fisher, LFBA 10-and-under age group director. "LFBA, in conjunction with the Lake Forest Park and Recreation Program, offers several avenues for 9-and 10-year-olds to prepare for the upcoming baseball tryouts and season with clinics and spring house league baseball," Fisher said.  Children registered for the tryouts can participate in two …

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Fundraiser Helps Support Lake Forest Youth Baseball

Set for Jan. 29 at Lake Forest Club.

The Lake Forest Baseball Association (LFBA) will kick off the New Year and the 2011 season with its annual fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Lake Forest Club, 554 N. Westmoreland Road. This year's theme "Casino Royale" will feature tuxedoed dealers at blackjack, craps and roulette tables throughout the evening. Tickets are available in advance by visiting the LFBA website, www.lfba.net. The $65 ticket price includes the four-hour Casino Royale, light hors d'ouevres, an open bar with wine and beer (mixed drinks available for purchase) and the chance to bid on auction items. Chips earned at the gambling tables can be used to bid on raffle items during the evening. Included in the raffle are a 46-inch Sony Bravia HD Television and an …

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