2011 News
June 20, 201268 Foresters Named Academic All-Midwest Conference
The Midwest Conference announced its Academic All-MWC honorees for 2011-12 on Wednesday. Lake Forest College had 68 student-athletes in 13 sports listed.
April 23, 2012
Join Us for the Spring Athletic Alumni Challenge
The Lake Forest College Athletic Department is excited to host the second annual Spring Athletic Alumni Challenge. “This day provides such a great opportunity for all of the former players to come back to campus and not only play in a game together, but also share their life experiences with our current student-athletes,” explains Athletic Director Jackie Slaats, "We are excited to continue building on last year's success and establish a lasting tradition."
March 5, 2012
Kevin Davis to Participate in Showcase and All-Star Game this Weekend
Lake Forest College senior wide receiver Kevin Davis has been selected to participate in the Beyond Sports College Network Collegiate Showcase at Akron University this weekend. The three-day event concludes with a pair of all-star games on Sunday.
January 5, 2012
Kevin Davis and Pete Scaffidi Named All-American by Beyond Sports College Network
The Beyond Sports College Network released its All-American teams on Thursday and Lake Forest College senior wide receiver Kevin Davis earned First Team accolades. Forester junior quarterback Pete Scaffidi was an Honorable Mention selection.
December 21, 2011
Foresters Compete at All-American Bowl
Forester seniors Luke Butts, Kevin Davis, and Kenneth Clady Mason played in the game while head coach Jim Catanzaro served as the coach for the College Stripes Team.
December 20, 2011
Jim Catanzaro Sheds Interim Tag and Remains Foresters' Head Coach
Lake Forest College Director of Athletics Jackie Slaats announced Tuesday that Jim Catanzaro has officially been named the Foresters' head football coach. Catanzaro had been the program's interim head coach since April of 2009.
December 7, 2011
Jim Catanzaro to Coach, Three Foresters to Play in All-American Bowl
The 2011 Metrodome All-American Bowl will be played on Saturday, December 17, at Mall of America Field at HHH Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Three Foresters will be playing in the game and Lake Forest College Head Coach Jim Catanzaro will direct one of the all-star game's two teams.
December 5, 2011
Luke Butts Earns All-Region Honors
The D3football.com All-Region teams were released on Monday and Lake Forest College's Luke Butts was a Third Team All-West Region selection.
December 4, 2011
Kevin Davis Named Foresters' Most Valuable Player
The Lake Forest College Athletic Department held its annual Fall Sports Awards Ceremony on Sunday, December 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest. Senior wide receiver Kevin Davis was the Forester football team's Most Valuable Player and fellow wideout Austin Sobey, a junior, was the squad's Most Improved Player.
November 19, 2011
Foresters Unable to Hold Off Concordia Chicago in Season Opener/Finale
The Lake Forest College and Concordia University Chicago football teams completed their season-opener that was suspended due to lightning on Saturday. Concordia Chicago came away with a 56-28 victory. Forester junior wide receiver Austin Sobey's touchdown grab before the postponement gave him a school record 13 on the season.
November 16, 2011
Kevin Davis and Luke Butts Named First Team All-MWC, Four Foresters Earn Second Team Honors
The Midwest Conference released its end-of-season awards for football on Wednesday and six Lake Forest players were listed, including First Team selections Kevin Davis and Luke Butts.
November 15, 2011
Foresters and Cougars to Continue Their Game on Saturday at 11:30
The Lake Forest College and Concordia University Chicago football teams will meet Saturday at 11:30 a.m. to resume the game they started on September 3. The contest was postponed due to lightning.
November 7, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
November 5, 2011
Lake Forest Falls to St. Norbert
The Forester football team was defeated 41-6 by visiting St. Norbert College on Saturday. Senior wide receiver Kevin Davis scored the lone touchdown for Lake Forest on a 21-yard run.
October 31, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
October 31, 2011
John Preston Named MWC Defensive Performer of the Week
Lake Forest College football player John Preston was named Midwest Conference Defensive Performer of the Week on Monday after recording a game-high 18 tackles in a 31-27 victory at Knox College on Saturday.
October 29, 2011
Lake Forest Loses Lead Late but Comes Back to Win at Knox
The Forester football team prevailed 31-27 at Knox College on Saturday. Lake Forest junior Austin Sobey became the first player in team history to catch three touchdown passes in a game twice in one season and he tied the program record with his 12th scoring grab of the year.
October 27, 2011
Pete Scaffidi Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Football player Pete Scaffidi was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after passing for a career-high 345 yards and three touchdowns the previous Saturday.
October 24, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
October 24, 2011
Pete Scaffidi Named MWC Offensive Performer of the Week
Lake Forest College football player Pete Scaffidi was named Midwest Conference Offensive Performer of the Week on Monday after throwing for 367 yards and five touchdowns in Lake Forest's 56-38 victory at Lawrence University last Saturday.
October 22, 2011
Foresters' Offensive Explosion in Win at Lawrence Nets 56 Points, 610 Yards
The Lake Forest College football team defeated host Lawrence University 56-38 on Saturday. Forester junior quarterback Pete Scaffidi tied his own team record with five touchdown passes in the contest and he also set the single-season mark in just the seventh game of the year.
October 20, 2011
Al Mitchell Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Football player Al Mitchell was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after accounting for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns the previous Saturday.
October 17, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
October 15, 2011
Foresters Come Up Just Short in Shootout with Monmouth
The Lake Forest College football team was defeated 53-47 by visiting Monmouth College on Saturday. The 100 points scored by both teams combined is the most in any game in Forester football history.
October 10, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
October 8, 2011
Foresters Start Fast, Hang On for 27-17 Victory at Beloit
The Lake Forest College football team won 27-17 at Beloit College on Saturday. Senior wide receiver Kevin Davis caught five passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns while senior safety Luke Butts led the defense with 10 tackles and an interception.
October 6, 2011
Pete Scaffidi Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Football player Pete Scaffidi was named Forester Athlete of the Week on Thursday after passing for a career-high 345 yards and three touchdowns the previous Saturday.
October 3, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
October 1, 2011
Carroll Spoils Homecoming for the Foresters
The Lake Forest College football team was defeated 45-34 by Carroll University on Saturday, putting a damper on the Forester Homecoming festivities. Junior Pete Scaffidi became the first quarterback in team history with three consecutive 300-yard passing games.
September 28, 2011
Join Forester Football for Community (Benny Watters) Day on Saturday, October 15
Join the Lake Forest football team for Community (Benny Watters) Day on Saturday, October 15 as the Foresters host Monmouth College at 1 p.m. at Farwell Field.
September 26, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
September 24, 2011
Foresters Fall at Grinnell in Another High-Scoring Affair
The Lake Forest College football team was defeated 49-34 at Grinnell College on Saturday in a game that included more than 850 yards of offense. Forester senior wide receiver Kevin Davis caught 14 passes, the second-highest single-game total in team history.
September 19, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
September 17, 2011
Record-Setting Day for Scaffidi Not Enough against Illinois College
The Forester football team was defeated 48-35 by visiting Illinois College on Saturday. Junior quarterback Pete Scaffidi set a team record for completions in a game and became the first Forester to throw five touchdown passes in a contest.
September 12, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Monday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
September 10, 2011
Comeback Attempt against Ripon Falls Just Short
The Forester football team was defeated 29-24 by visiting Ripon College on Saturday in the Midwest Conference opener for both teams. Lake Forest junior wide receiver Austin Sobey caught a pair of touchdown passes in the contest.
September 6, 2011
Midwest Conference Weekly Release
The Midwest Conference issued its weekly release for football on Tuesday. Included are results from the last week as well as the league's Offensive, Defensive, and Special Teams Players of the Week.
September 3, 2011
Season Opener at Concordia Chicago Postponed by Lightning
The Forester football team was leading host Concordia University Chicago 28-26 with 7:20 remaining in the second quarter when the game was postponed due to lightning. Information regarding when or if the contest will be replayed or continued is not yet available. Junior tailback Al Mitchell's 80-yard touchdown run on Lake Forest's opening play was the team's longest play from scrimmage since the 2000 season.
August 17, 2011
Midwest Conference Releases Preseason Football Coaches Poll
The Midwest Conference released the 2011 football coaches poll on Wednesday. After catching 11 touchdown passes last season, senior wide receiver Kevin Davis was one of the Foresters highlighted.
August 1, 2011
New Assistants Set to Work with the Foresters in 2011-12
Seven new assistants have joined the Lake Forest College Athletic Department Staff as the Foresters prepare for the 2011-12 academic year.
