Highland Park lost against Deerfield back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Giants fell 4-2 to the Warriors. While losing is never fun, Highland Park can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois soccer rankings (they are ranked 255th, while Deerfield are ranked 72nd).
Rafi Rush wasn't going to let Deerfield walk away unscathed as she scored both of Highland Park's goals, bringing her season total up to three goals.
Highland Park's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Deerfield, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Looking ahead, Highland Park will be playing in front of their home fans against Maine West at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give Highland Park their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Deerfield, they have already played their next match, an 8-1 victory against Grayslake North on the 19th.
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