Our Mission
Bandits Lacrosse: Empowering Young Athletes Bandits Lacrosse is a premier local youth program dedicated to introducing girls to lacrosse and developing skilled players. For 12 years, we have been committed to creating a supportive environment where young athletes can grow, learn, and thrive. Our Approach Comprehensive skill development Character-building through sports Fostering a culture of…
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Your Invited to Play Bandits Spring Lacrosse
We are so excited to be kicking off our 12th Spring season in early April 2025. Our older teams (U12/U14) will compete in league games on Saturdays. Our 3rd/4th (U10) teams will continue to play in “house league” games on Sundays, with possible a couple of scrimmages against other 4th grade teams. All these teams…
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Bandits Playing Lacrosse in College
Kate Kaptrosky, (LFHS), St. Joseph’s (Phily), Class of 26; Caroline Keil, (LFHS), Denver Class of 28; Chelsea Tzau, Colby College, Class of 28; Megan Rocklien, (LFHS) Virginia, Class of 29. Natalie Frekko, (LFA) Haverford Class of 28, Ingrid Kavanaugh, (Loyola) Notre Dame 29. GO BANDITS!!!! Graduated Bandits who played in College: Addie Sidles (LFHS), Williams…
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Bandit Commitments
Congratulations to the following Bandits for committing to playing college lacrosse: Caroline Keil, (LFHS), University of Denver Class of 28; Chelsea Tzau, Colby College, Class of 28;Natalie Frekko, (Lake Forest Academy), Haverford College Class of 29; Ingrid Kavanaugh (Loyola Academy), University of Colorado Class of 29; and Megan Rocklien, (LFHS), University of Virginia, Class of…
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LF Scouts / Bandits Alums Head to STATE….3rd Place!
Congratulations to the LF Scouts on their playoff run this spring 2023. The Scouts advanced to the State Semi finals where they lost to eventual State Champs-Loyola Ramblers. The Scouts, with a majority of their players as Bandit Alumni, won the consolation 3rd Place game against Sandburg Co-op. We are looking forward to more deep…
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3 Bandits Make Senior All-Star Game
Bandits are proud to announce that three long time Bandits were honored by having been selected to play in the Illinois Senior All-Star game this last summer 2022. Congrats to Kate Kaptrosky, Carly Kisselle, and Francisca Pezza ! So proud of you girls.
2 Bandit Key Players in winning H.S. State Championship
Ellie Lazzaretto and Caroline Smith, both 4 year Original Bandits, recently helped their team win the 2021 Illinois State Girls Lacrosse Championship– Loyola Academy finished the season 25-0. Congrats Girls! . Both were named All Americans and 1st Team All State. Ellie will play at Duke University and Caroline will play at Butler University, in…
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Coach John Does THE LAKE FOREST PODCAST
Bandits founder, John Lazzaretto talks lacrosse and youth sports on a local podcast where local people are spotlighted. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/john-lazzaretto-founder-of-bandits-lacrosse-club/id1549972698?i=1000526885793
A message from Coach Caroline
I hope that everyone is enjoying a wonderful start to the week and taking some time to soak up the sunshine! It’s amazing to think that yesterday already marked the third week of our Spring season. The girls have been working hard across the board, and we are looking forward to our first games! While…
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Bandit commits to Butler University
Congrats to Kate Kaptrosky for committing to play lacrosse at Butler University. Kate is Class of 2022 at Lake Forest High.
