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LACROSSE VIDEO: Lady Warriors Beat HP in Sectional Win
Haley Bess and Kristen Hilo combine for nine goals in Deerfield girls lacrosse win over Highland Park.
Girls Lacrosse State Playoffs (Highland Park Sectional)
Final Score: (5) Highland Park 11
(4) Deerfield 18
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Records: Highland Park (2-12, 0-5) (6-9, 2-3)
Key Players: Deerfield was led by senior Kristen Hilo's five goals, four of them coming in the second half. Junior Haley Bess added four goals for the Warriors, three coming in the first half. Sophomore Carley Sternberg and junior Emily Wegh each added three goals. For the Giants, senior Lauren Evans and sophomore Maxie Mottlowitz each scored four goals. Sammie Klein, Maddy Mottlowitz, and Catherine Lanchak each netted a goal for Highland Park.
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Key Stats: Highland Park jumped out to a 3-0 lead with 16:49 remaining in the first half. Deerfield Head Coach called a timeout after the Giants third goal. Her team went a 5-0 run over the next 7:45 to grab a lead they would not relinquish. It was still a two goal game at halftime, but the Warriors went a 4-0 run in the first 2:30 of the first half to jump out to a 11-5 lead. The Giants would not be able to get any closer than within five goals.
What's Next: Highland Park ends the season with a 2-12 record, but they will return 19 of 24 players in 2012. The Warriors will move on to face top seeded Glenbrook South in the second round of sectional play, Thursday at 4:30 pm at Highland Park High School.
Highlights: Click on the video link above to watch all the highlights and hear from both teams.