Warriors Win Football Opener Over Zion

August 24 

The Final Score:  Deerfield 14, Zion Benton 12 

Warriors’ Star Performer:               Jake Balder was all over the field making stops on defense, scoring Deerfield’s first touchdown and driving for a first down in the closing minutes in a play that secured the victory, according to Coach Steve Winiecki.            .

Other Notable Warrior Performances:       Alex Williams broke loose for a 54-yard run and Deerfield’s second touchdown. Mason Lundberg grabbed an interception when a ZeeBee pass popped up in the air to end a Zion drive. Quarterback Matt Kollada guided the team’s option offense, ran for needed yards and completed three passes when he had to for 50 yards.

Who’s Next:   The Warriors entertain St. Viator at 7:30 p.m. Friday. 

The Bottom Line:      The defense, starting 11 seniors, kept the Warriors in the game all night with key stops and a bend not break performance, according to Winiecki. The team made key plays when it needed them and Winiecki expects a better performance next week. “A team makes its biggest improvement between the first and second game,” he said. 

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