The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
The student news site of Lake Forest Academy

The Spectator
Ford Sweet

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer

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Rory McIlroy poses with his green jacket after winning The Masters.

Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam With Masters Victory

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
April 30, 2025
Ben Johnson Is Named the New Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

Ben Johnson Is Named the New Head Coach of the Chicago Bears

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
March 14, 2025
Team USA's Matthew Tkachuk scraps with Canada's Brandon Hagel during round-robin play.

Canada Claims Gold in NHL’s First 4 Nations Face-Off

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
February 24, 2025
In his 1000th career NHL game, Cam Fowler nets the first goal of the Winter Classic.

Outdoor Hockey: Chicago Style Magic

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
January 31, 2025
Serena Gilani ‘26 rushes with the puck up the ice in a game against Lake Forest High School.

A Midseason Snapshot of Winter Sports

Ford Sweet, Parker Pollak, and Madeleine Stastny
December 11, 2024

Reaching the Summit: JV Boys Soccer Takes the ISL Title in Undefeated Season

Ford Sweet, Senior Sports Writer
November 22, 2024
Paulius Karvelis '26 drives to the rim to put on points for the Caxys.

LFA 2024 Winter Athletic Season

Mimi Sexton, Madeleine Stastny, and Ford Sweet
November 22, 2024
The Girls Varsity Field Hockey team competes against DePaul.

LFA 2024 Fall Season Athletic Review

Mimi Sexton, Ford Sweet, Riley Mormon, Madeleine Stastny, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
The girls hockey goalie defends the net.

LFA 2024 Winter Season Athletic Preview

Mimi Sexton, Ford Sweet, Riley Mormon, Madeleine Stastny, and Parker Pollak
October 30, 2024
Chicago Bears poster for “Hard Knocks”.

Chicago Bears Kicking off the New Season With Hard Knocks

Ford Sweet and Madeleine Stastny
September 30, 2024
Donovan Clingan hoists the National Championship trophy to go back to back.

2024 March Madness: An Exciting Tournament Once Again

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
May 2, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs post after the incident at their parade.

Learning From Loss: Approaching Crowd Safety Differently

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
March 12, 2024
FAFSA changes its policy starting 2024.

Recent FAFSA Changes and Its Effect on Students

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
March 12, 2024
Nike presents a farewell post to Tiger Woods after nearly 30 years in partnership.

Tiger Woods Leaves Nike

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
February 13, 2024
USC #13 Caleb Williams prepares for the game.

Changes Flourish Within College Realignment

Ford Sweet, Managing Copy Editor
February 13, 2024
LFA Prep Hockey team huddles during one of their home games.

Highlights of the Fall Sports Season

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
Drivers Speeding on Academy Road

Drivers Speeding on Academy Road

Ford Sweet and Bela Bock
December 5, 2023
Adam Johnson plays in an NHL game.

Hockey Injuries and Safety Procedures

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
Mrs. Kolovitz teaches a Media Literacy course for the Freshman Class of 2027.

A New Freshman Media Literacy Class

Myles Haight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
Lionel Messi smiling toward the crowd.

What’s Coming Next in Sports

Quinn Knight and Ford Sweet
December 5, 2023
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