Fall Sports Recap

By Mabel McCarter and Fitz Knight
Beatrice Franklin ‘27 and Kyra Quinn ‘27 prepare for the next shot during a doubles match. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

Girls Tennis 

The girls varsity tennis team built a strong season through consistent performances and teamwork, giving players plenty to celebrate as the season came to a close. “I am so proud of how the tennis team performed this season, with our undefeated conference season,” Beatrice Franklin ’27 said.

Four members of the Lake Forest Academy boys golf team watch teammate Sean Lou ’29 compete on his way to winning the individual ISL Championship. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

 

Boys Golf 

The boys golf team went undefeated this season and captured the ISL championship after falling short last year. “A lot of guys stepped up,” Louie Raines ’27 said, as the team stayed strong even in important matches when key players missed. Sean Lou ’29 won the individual ISL title, while four players earned all-conference honors.

Hanna Self ’29 lines up a putt during the ISL Championship, helping her team to back-to-back ISL Championship victories. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

 

Girls Golf 

The girls golf team saw its hard work pay off this season by winning the ISL championship after steady improvement throughout the year. “The team grew a lot closer together,” Hanna Self ’29 said, crediting the players and coaches for building a strong relationship. Self also highlighted freshman Mollie Hirsh, who worked hard and improved throughout an impressive first season at Lake Forest Academy.

Runners from multiple schools take off at the starting line of the girls’ ISL Cross Country Championship. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

Girls Cross Country 

The Lake Forest girls cross country team had a strong season, with the team also coming together through activities like volunteering at a local non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children. “We are doing really well,” Heeji Moon ’27 said. Another called Senior Night her favorite part of the season, especially after receiving a poster featuring a photo from her freshman year.

Daniel Hyde ’29 races along the course during the ISL Championship. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

Boys Cross Country

The 2026 Lake Forest Academy boys cross country team built momentum throughout the season, with strong performances and continued growth across the roster. “The cross country season went great, a lot of PRs and improvement within the team,” Daniel Hyde ’29 said.

Lake Forest Academy prep hockey players gather at center ice for a postgame prayer. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

 

 

Prep Hockey 

The prep hockey team has continued to develop and grow closer as the season moves along. “Every day the guys get one day older,” Max Vavra ’27 said about the team’s development throughout the season. Vavra highlighted Tyson Berbari ‘28, who has stood out offensively with 14 goals through 12 games.

Annika Vanden Biesen ‘28 sets up for a serve. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

 

Girls Volleyball 

The girls volleyball team had a season of growth, teamwork, and resilience, as the players continued to develop both individually and together throughout a competitive schedule. “It’s been such a great season. It’s been amazing to watch everyone grow, come together and work toward a common goal,” Clare Vaughn ’27 said.

 

Ashley Beans ’28 advances the ball down the field during the girls’ field hockey Ferry Hall game. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

Girls Field Hockey 

The girls varsity field hockey team faced challenges throughout the season, using each game as an opportunity to strengthen its teamwork and build connections on the field. “This season has been a great experience, and despite facing some challenges, we’ve worked hard and grown a lot as a team,” Ashley Beans ’28 said.

Goalkeeper Gio Ayala ’27 clears the ball downfield following a save during the Lake Forest Academy boys soccer win. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

Boys Soccer 

The boys soccer team put together a solid season with a 6-4-3 record while a young roster continues to develop. “We’ve gotten more disciplined,” Gio Ayala ’27 said, pointing to the team’s growth throughout the season. Rodrigo Gutierrez Hinojosa ‘27 has been one of the biggest surprises, moving beyond his expected role at left back to become the team’s leader in assists.

 

 

Kendall Phillips ‘28 catches her breath at the edge of the pool following her race. (Photo by Jabari Dyer)

 

 

Girls Swimming 

The girls swimming team continued to improve throughout the season despite losing several strong swimmers in last year’s graduating class. “We have been showing improvement individually and as a team,” Kendall Phillips ’28 said, as the team has focused on technique and endurance. Phillips broke the school record in the 50-yard freestyle at the Lake County Invitational. She highlighted E.B. Poska ’28 for her leadership and dedication to the team.