Deerfield hadn't done well against Joliet Catholic recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Warriors won by a set and slipped past the Hilltoppers 2-1. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 2-0 loss the last time these two teams met.

Rosemary Smrecek
09/12/25 vs Joliet Catholic | 4 |
09/12/25 @ Niles West | 3 |
09/12/25 vs York | 1 |
09/10/25 vs Lake Forest | 2 |
09/10/25 @ Niles North | 3 |
+ 2 more games |
Leading Deerfield to victory were Molly Trella and Rosemary Smrecek. Trella had 11 assists and seven digs, while Smrecek had ten assists and four digs. That's the most digs Smrecek has posted over her last seven contests.
Deerfield's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Joliet Catholic, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Deerfield has already played their next matchup, a 0-0 win against Prospect on the 13th. As for Joliet Catholic, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 2-1 victory against Buffalo Grove on the 13th.
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