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Deerfield High School Wrestling Takes 4th At State Championships
Win over Conant gives Warriors wrestlers best-ever finish in Bloomington Saturday.
DEERFIELD, IL — The Deerfield High School wrestling team earned 4th place the state team competition in Bloomington Saturday.
It was the first ever top four finish for the Warriors, who have had an exceptional all around season, said head coach Marc Pechter.
"This makes us the best team in Deerfield HS wrestling history and we have had some great teams in recent years," he said. "The wrestlers really came together and worked as a team to achieve, what at times, looked like an impossible task" competing against the biggest third of schools in the 3A division.
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The DHS Wrestling Warriors defeated Conant of Hoffman Estates 42-12 in the quarterfinals.
In the semifinals, the Warriors were beaten by #5 Montini of Lombard, 41-27, and in the third place match against Lincoln-Way West Deerfield fell 39-15, ending their best ever season.
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Top photo: Courtesy Coach Marc Pechter
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