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VIDEO: Giant Boys, Girls Sweep Rivalry with Warriors
Both the Highland Park boys and girls basketball teams came away with wins Friday night over rival Deerfield.
Boys Basketball
Final Score: 39 - Highland Park 57
Records: Deerfield (5-8, 2-2) - Highland Park (8-6, 3-1)
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Top Performers: Highland Park was led by a trio of seniors. Josh Sterns (17 pts), Jake Norcia (15 pts), and Ross Chuckerman (12 points) were all in double figures for the Giants. As a team, Highland Park shot 50% from the field and held Deerfield to 40% shooting. Senior Alex Sachs was the only Warrior in double figures, scoring a team high 11 points. Senior Mack Watts chipped in six points and senior Connor Shields came off the bench to score seven points.
Up Next: Deerfield will host Wheeling on Saturday at 5:30 pm. The Giants are off until next Wednesday when they travel to Elk Grove for a 7:30 pm tip off.
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Highlights: Click on the video link above to see all the game highlights and post game reaction.
Girls Basketball
Final Score: Highland Park 41 - Deerfield 37
Records: Highland Park (8-9, 2-3) - Deerfield (4-15, 2-4)
Top Performers: The Giants were led by sophomore Lena Munzer, who dropped in 13 points. With the game tied 18-18 at halftime, Senior Ariel Swartz helped HP pull away, scoring all 12 of her points in the second half and helping lead the Giants to a four point win. Deerfield got 15 points from senior Amanda Kellow and 13 points from senior Liz Yucknut.
Up Next: Deerfield will take on Fremd at 7:00 pm on Monday night. Highland Park will host Wheeling at 7:00 pm on Tuesday night.
Highlights: Click on the video link above.
