Congratulations to the newest members of the 750lb. Club
To be a member of the 750lb. Club you must have a combined squat, bench, and power clean max of 750lbs. or higher AND maintain at least a 80% attendance percentage. Congratulations and keep up the hard work!
Juniors:Sophomores:Freshmen: Brandon Brumm Peter Pilipauskas Dan Recker Chris Dziedzic Kurt Koesser Chris Diagula David Gregory Troy Kincaid Austin Goodson Alex Lively Alex Murray Tyler Tryner Nick Battaglia Jake Ward Ryan Campbell
Talon Club Golf Outing is Approaching Fast
Just a reminder that the annual Lakes Football Talon Club Golf Outing Fundraiser is on June 29th. If all parents participate on some level, this will be a smashing success! Please fill in the attached form to join us for golf or simply to have dinner with fellow parents, coaches and players. In addition to our yearly costs of team dinners, banquets, t-shirts, and post-game recovery food, profits from this fundraiser is needed for the purchasing of windscreens for Polley Field (along Grass Lake Road), outdoor for our practice field speakers, and upgrades to our weight room (glute ham machine, squat rack, and new olympic bars).
Can’t make the event?? No problem! We understand that some families want to help, but have a conflict. For those situations, the best option is for the family to provide a hole sponsorship for only $150. Simply fill out the attached sponsorship form and mail it to the address on the bottom of the form. Can’t do the $150 sponsorship? We have good options for that too, as we are in need of items for the silent auction. Prior families have provided items such as vacation lodging, sports/event tickets, and gift baskets (either full themed baskets or even solo items such as gift certificates to local restaurants, tool sets, cook ware, etc. that we will creatively bundle). We hope that one of these options is convenient for you.
We also need to remind you that your son will get one entry into the $200 CA$H drawing for every golfer and diner they get to sign up. Make sure to remind them to talk to friends, neighbors & relatives to receive credit for entries into this large cash prize. Just make sure the golfers & diners list your son’s name at the bottom of the Golf Outing sign up form.
Please join us as we look to raise money so we can continue to provide a first class football program to your son!
Off-Season Weightlifting Continues Success Through May
The following athletes have achieved perfect attendance in off-season workouts through May 14th. TJ Edwards (So.), Troy Kincaid (So.), Ethan Sage (So.) Mike Brey (So.), Nick Battaglia (So.), Cody Brumm (Fr.), Nick Hough (Fr.), Sam Callahan (Fr.), Dan Recker (Fr.), Alec Lively (So.), Mike Penn (Jr.), Keegan, McKenna (Jr.), Brandon Brumm (Jr.), Alex Murray (So.), Jake Ward (So.), Chris Diaguila (Fr.), Brandon Forker (Fr.), AJ Goggin (Jr.), Dakota Mathez (Fr.), Josh McQuade (Fr.), Tim Rivera (Fr.), Austin Summers (Fr.), Ty Summers (Jr.), Ryan Mullen (Fr.), Riley Dixon (So.), Austin Goodson (So.), Erik Mies (So.), Brett Gardner (So.), Zach Lahr (Fr.), Blake Parsons (Jr.), Alex Jennrich (Fr.),and Danny O'Connor (So.).
The following athletes have achieved 90% or better attendance in off-season workouts through May 14th: Troy Crow (Jr.), Ryan Ronayne (Fr.), Drew Recker (Jr.), Jake Zimmerman (So.), Joe Dahlke (So.), Brad Dethloff (Fr.), Matt Boudart (Jr.), Ryan Dalley (Fr.), Zack Shoman (So.), David Macias (Fr.), Josh Center (So.), Levi Haymaker (Jr.), Justin Bergeron (Jr.), Peter Pilipauskas (So.), Corey Hertz (Fr.), and Kyle Munson (Fr.)
Coach Dungy Talks UNCOMMON
Listen to Coach Dungy explain 'uncommon' to the Minnesota football team.
Northwestern Offensive Coordinator to Talk at Sunday's Potluck
The 7th Annual Football Potluck Dinner will be held this Sunday, Aprill 22nd at 4pm in the cafe. This year's keynote speaker is Coach Mick McCall, who has served as Northwestern's Offensive Coordinator the past five seasons. Coach McCall, who also coaches the quarterbacks for the Wildcats, comes to Lakes with an impressive football pedigree that includes coaching numerous NFL quarterbacks, in addition to the past three All-Big Ten performers from Northwestern (CJ Bacher, Mike Kafka, and Dan Persa). Under Coach McCall, the Wildcats have been at the top of almost every offensive category, not only in the Big Ten but also in the entire nation. Click here for a complete profile of Coach McCall. Held each year in the spring, the Potluck Dinner is an opportunity to build community amongst the Lakes Football family, in addition to finding out other importance information regarding the upcoming such as summer camp registration, practice schedules, and changes to the coaching staff. All returning players and parents are encouraged to attend to build community and ensure all important information is communicated. Click here for RSVP information for the Potluck. Prior to the Potluck Dinner, there will be an informational meeting held in the auditorium for incoming freshmen and parents at 3pm. All incoming freshmen and parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about the philosophy and expectations of the program.
Eagles Earn Perfect Attendance
'blue' perfect attendance shirt
Twenty-six players were recently recognized with special 'blue' t-shirts for achieving perfect attendance in off-season workouts: TJ Edwards (So.), Troy Kincaid (So.), Mike Brey (So.), Nick Battaglia (So.), Cody Brumm (Fr.), Nick Hough (Fr.), Sam Callahan (Fr.), Dan Recker (Fr.), Alec Lively (So.), Keegan, McKenna (Jr.), Brandon Brumm (Jr.), Alex Murray (So.), Jake Ward (So.), Chris Diaguila (Fr.), Brandon Forker (Fr.), AJ Goggin (Jr.), Dakota Mathez (Fr.), Josh McQuade (Fr.), Austin Summers (Fr.), Ty Summers (Jr.), Erik Mies (So.), Brett Gardner (So.), Steven Hibbing (Fr.), Troy Crow (Jr.), Zack Shoman (So.), and Danny O'Connor (So.). Another twenty-two players earned 'white' t-shirts for achieving perfect attendance for the months of February and March: Ethan Sage (Fr.), Austin Goodson (Fr.), Rilex Dixon (So.), Zach Lahr (Fr.), Ryan Mullen (Fr.), Alex Jennrich (Fr.), Mike Penn (Jr.), Tim Rivera (Fr.), Ryan Ronayne (Fr.), Blake Parsons (Jr.), Drew Recker (Jr.), Jake Zimmerman (So.), Joe Dahlke (So.), Brad Dethloff (Fr.), Matt Boudart (Jr.), Ryan Dalley (Fr.), David Macias (Fr.), Josh Center (So.), Levi Haymaker (Jr.), Peter Pilipauskas (So.), Jared Abell (Fr.), and David Gregory (Jr.)
Watch the Army football team at work in the weight room - great technique on many of the lifts we do (turn up the volume!)
Summer Camp 2012 Schedule Now Available!
The 2012 Summer Camp Schedule has been updated and posted. Some important dates include the Potluck Dinner on April 22nd. Equipment handout for sophomores and varsity will begin the week of June 4th. Players must be paid and registered prior to June 4th in order to receive equipment. Summer camp begins Monday, June 18th for the sophomore and varsity teams. Freshman Summer Camp begins on Monday, July 9th. Freshman players will receive equipment and lockers the week of July 9th. There will also be a Strength Training Camp for male athletes who will be entering 7th-9th grade this fall. This camp is limited to the first 40 applicants and begins June 5th. Click here for more information on all camps.
2012 Youth Camp Announced
For three nights in July, the Lake Villa Timberwolves and the Lakes High School Eagles will come together for their 2nd Annual Summer Football Camp. This three night event will give campers the opportunity to participate in offensive, defensive, and special teams drills mixed with a little fun. The camp will run from July 17-19, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Lakes. The cost for the camp is $50. Come out and meet Lakes High School coaches and players in a fun and learning environment. Get your participant release and permission form here!
Off-Season Weightlifting Continues Success
The following athletes have maintained a 90% or greater attendance record at off-season weightlifting: The lifters listed in italics have maintained perfect attendance throughout. Mikey Brey, Sam Callahan, Troy Kincaid, Nick Battaglia, TJ Edwards, Dan Recker, Cody Brumm, Chris Diaguila, Nick Hough, Brett Gardner, Alec Lively, Alex Murray, Jake Ward, Brandon Brumm, Troy Crow, Keegan McKenna, Andrew Spencer, Brandon Forker, Steven Hibbing, Dakota Mathez, Josh McQuade, Austin Summers, Erik Mies, Danny O'Connor, Zack Shoman, AJ Goggin, and Ty Summers have all maintained perfect attendance. Lifters with perfect attendance have received a Lakes T-Shirt in recognition of their accomplishments. Ryan Mullen, Blake Parsons, Austin Goodson, Vincent Rotunno, Brad Dethloff, John Gossman, Zach Lahr, Matt Boudart, Jake Zimmerman, Ryan Dalley, David Macias, Peter Pilipauskas, Levi Haymaker, and Mike Penn have all maintained a 90% or better lifting attendance record. Congratulations athletes.
Two Eagles Sign on National Signing Day
Congratulations to Dan Pawlak and Ashton Norwood for signing national letter of intents to continue their football careers in college. Both players, donning their respective college gear signed their letters of intent at 10:00 am on Wednesday. Dan Pawlak has signed with Illinois State University in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Dan a three-year starter for the Eagles, and an All-State Honorable Mention nominee, will be play on the offensive line for the Redbirds. Ashton Norwood has signed with Robert Morris University-Chicago. Ashton, a one year starter at wide receiver, running back, and kick returner, will continue on the offensive side of the ball for the Robert Morris Eagles. Pictures will be added soon.
The Lakes Football Talon Club Board has been announced
Four new members have been welcomed to the board. Tim Boudart has been elected Talon Club Board President. This years Talon Club Vice-President is Tom Jennrich. Elected to Talon Club Treasurer is Michele Helland. Elected to Talon Club Secretary is Sally Battaglia.The purpose of the Lakes Football Talon Club is to stimulate and maintain interest in the football program at Lakes Community High School by supporting the student-athletes and football coaches in an educational, promotional and financial fashion and to encourage a continuing drive for the highest standards of excellence and sportsmanship in football play among our members.
Clark and Pawlak Named All-State
The Illinois High School Football Coaches' Association has selected its All-State teams for the 2011 season. Eighteen players in each class have been selected by the selection committees. All players selected received a plaque at the state finals in Champaign.
Class 6A
1st Team:Direll Clark (Jr. RB); Honorable Mention:Dan Pawlak (Sr. OL)
* They join Dan Ronsman (1st team), Richard Hayes (1st team), and John Pfeiffer (HM) in earning All-State Honors.
Illinois High School Football Coaches' AssociationAll-State Academic team*
AJ Goggin (Jr. DL)
Chris Hoffman (Sr QB)
Dan Pawlak (Sr. OL)
* All-State Academic honorees join past member Michael Beckman ('10) and Lorenzo Gomez ('07).
2011 NSC All-Conference and All-Academic teams announced
The 2011 football season proved to be a recorded setting year with a multitude of defensive, offensive, and special teams records falling. This trend did not end with the 2011 North Suburban Conference All-Conference team selections. This year, six Eagles were selected to the First Team. Two players were chosen Honorable Mention.
NSC All-Conference 1st Team:
Justin Bergeron (Jr): Justin's good size, speed, and strength helped Justin catch 30 passes for 511 yards. With an average reception of 17.03 yards and a long of 72 yards, Justin led all Lakes receivers with 7 touchdowns. Justin also played defensive back for the Eagles.
AJ Goggin (Jr): AJ's quick first step helped AJ break all-time Lakes records in tackles for loss in a game versus Vernon hills with 7 for -26 yards. He also set the season and career records for sacks with 6.5 sacks respectively. AJ also played TE where he averaged 11.25 yards per reception.
Alan Gomez (Sr): Alan Gomez’s toughness and knowledge of the game helped Alan dominate his position in the NSC. Alan was second on the team to Drew Recker in total tackles with 106. Alan also recorded 7 tackles for losses of 26 yards, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles. Alan also set the school record for career tackles with 160 total tackles.
Direll Clark (Jr): Consistency sums Direll up perfectly. The more he ran with the ball, the stronger he became. His love for contact and for football helped Direll have one of the most remarkable individual seasons in Lakes football history. Direll gain 1,671 rushing yards on 216 carries and scored 19 touchdowns. All of the previous three are now school records. Direll also set season records with 120 total points, carries in one game with 41, total rushing yards in a game with 279 yards, and in total offense with 1,726 total yards. Direll also owns career records in rushing yards of 1,976, 274 carries, 23 total touchdowns, and total points with 144.
Chris Hoffman (Sr): Despite missing one game as a result of an injury, Chris had one of the most successful years at Quarterback in Lakes History. Chris was second on the team in rushing yards with 68 carries for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also completed 75 of 116 passes for 823 yards and 9 touchdowns. Chris set the season and career passing completion percentage records at 62% and 73% respectively.
Daniel Pawlak (Sr): A three year starter on the offensive line, Dan helped Lakes rush for over 2,000 total yards. Dan and his fellow lineman helped break 14+ offensive records in 2011. A relentless competitor, Dan would often finish in the end zone with whoever scored. Dan also assisted in Quarterback completion percentage records being broken.
NSC All-Conference Honorable Mention:
Brandon Brumm (Jr): Brandon used his speed and strength to help the Eagles set ten defensive records. Brandon finished with 79 total tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. His ability to shed blocks and run down opponents helped Brandon finish third on the team in total tackles behind Drew Recker, and Alan Gomez.
Dillon Falotico (Jr): Dillon helped fellow NSC All-Conference member Dan Pawlak and the rest of the Offensive line block for a record setting running attack in 2011. His sheer size and ability helped the Eagles line become one of the feared OL's in the conference. His ability to drive block defenders and to stay on blocks helped open gaps for the ball carriers.
NSC All-Academic Team
2011 became one of our best academic seasons as well. The following players and managers were selected to the NSC All-Academic Team.
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