SOFTBALL VIDEO: Despite Loss Warriors Continue to Improve

The number of freshman and sophomores on the softball team is the same as the number of seniors.  That inexperience has been a factor early in the season, as was the case when they fell to Niles North 16-3 on Thursday.

"Everyone seems to know that we're kind of a young team, but we've continued to develop and work with each other," Deerfield senior Paige Frisone said.  "Some teams are a lot more advanced than others and that's what we experienced tonight."

Despite the loss, the Warriors have reason to optimistic.  After starting the season 0-9, Deerfield has picked up three wins in their last eight games, averaging 11 runs per game in those three wins. 

The offense appears to be finding its swing, as the Warriors (3-14, 2-3) were able to post three runs against the Vikings, one of the top teams in CSL this season.  Two of those three runs came on back-to-back hits from Jessica Rutstein and Frisone in the 3rd inning. 

"One of our goals is to string out hits together," Frisone said.  "All it really takes is one person.  We keep saying, 'try and find a spark, who's it going to be,' because once they ignite it, everyone seems to follow."

For highlights from the Warriors showdown with the Vikings, click on the video link above.

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