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The Athletic Scout podcast
Hosted by Jon J. Kerr · EN
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Post-Season Pod: 2025 and Beyond
Oct 2901:00:42Tap to summarizeThe 2025 regular season is in the books for the Lake Forest Scouts. In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr discusses the health of the sport of tackle football, program culture, and what went wrong — and well — in 2025. Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 9 vs. Mundelein
Oct 2300:45:41Tap to summarizeLake Forest concludes its 2025 regular season by hosting Mundelein at Varsity Field. The Mustangs are 2-6 on the season, coming off a win over Waukegan in Week 8.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 8 vs. Libertyville
Oct 1600:44:38Tap to summarizeLake Forest hits the road for a second straight week as it faces North Suburban Conference rival Libertyville.The Wildcats are 4-3 on the season, coming off a victory against Zion last week.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Correction: Junior wide receiver Jack Burger wears jersey No. 6, not No. 8 as referenced in the pod. Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 7 vs. Waukegan
Oct 900:34:17Tap to summarizeLake Forest is back on the road for a Week 7 matchup with Waukegan.The Bulldogs are 0-6 on the season, coming off a loss to Libertyville last week. In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 6 vs. Stevenson
Oct 200:35:24Tap to summarizeLake Forest is back at home this week for a Week 6 matchup with Stevenson.The Patriots are 4-1 on the season, coming off a blowout victory over Waukegan in Week 5.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 5 vs. Lake Zurich
Sep 2500:39:02Tap to summarizeLake Forest travels west this week for a Week 5 matchup with Lake Zurich. The Bears are 3-1 on the season, coming off a 27-9 victory over Libertyville in Week 4.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 4 vs. Zion
Sep 1800:33:23Tap to summarizeLake Forest returns to Varsity Field Friday for a Homecoming match-up vs Zion. The Zee-Bees are 3-0 on the season, coming off a 19-14 victory over Mundelein in Week 3.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 3 vs. Warren
Sep 1100:37:42Tap to summarizeA special offer for Scouts Football family members: a 50% discounted price for all first-time subscribers through Sept. 15.That’s $25 for a full season of Scouts Football coverage.That discount covers all first-time paid subscribers and members of the Scouts Football family. That’s former players, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles — the entire community.For first-time subscribers, click the button below to claim your special offer.You can claim that offer through Sept. 15.Lake Forest goes back on the road to face Warren Friday night. The Blue Devils are 1-1 on the season, coming off a 42-14 loss to Maine South in Week 2.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and the path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner PhotographyFor story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 2 vs. Carmel Catholic
Sep 400:40:21Tap to summarizeA special offer for Scouts Football family members: a 50% discounted price for all first-time subscribers through Sept. 8.That’s $25 for a full season of Scouts Football coverage.That discount covers all first-time paid subscribers and members of the Scouts Football family. That’s former players, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles — the entire community.For first-time subscribers, click the button below to claim your special offer.You can claim that offer through Sept. 8.Lake Forest opens its home 2025 schedule Friday night when it hosts Carmel Catholic. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.The Corsairs are in the Central Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic White Division and are coming off a 52-13 win over Grayslake Central. In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and path to victory for the Scouts.Photo Credit: Joel Lerner Photography For story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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Pre-Game Pod: Week 1 Deerfield
Aug 2800:26:23Tap to summarizeA special offer for Scouts Football family members: a 50% discounted price for all first-time subscribers through Sept. 8.That’s $25 for a full season of Scouts Football coverage.That discount covers all first-time paid subscribers and members of the Scouts Football family. That’s former players, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles — the entire community.For first-time subscribers, click the button below to claim your special offer.You can claim that offer through Sept. 8.Lake Forest opens its 2025 season Friday night when it travels to Deerfield. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.In this podcast, publisher Jon Kerr breaks down the keys to this game and path to victory for the Scouts.For story ideas, article comments/feedback, drop note to jonjkerr@gmail.com, or @scoutsfootball1 on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theathleticscout.substack.com/subscribe
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