The Vernon Hills Cougars will face off against the Deerfield Warriors at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
Last Thursday, Vernon Hills didn't have quite enough to beat Rolling Meadows and fell 4-3.
Robert Miller
| 04/03/25 vs Rolling Meadows | 9 |
| 03/22/25 vs Goreville | 7 |
| 03/17/25 vs Fenton | 8 |
Robert Miller was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Colin McMurray made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Kyle Kim was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Deerfield). They walked away with an 8-4 victory over Antioch on Saturday.
Vernon Hills has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. Deerfield's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4.
Vernon Hills couldn't quite get it done against Deerfield in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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