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VIDEO: Giants Beat Warriors in Conference Opener
Seniors Ofer and Holzman combine for 17 kills as Highland Park downs Deerfield in straight sets.
Boys Volleyball
Final Score:: 25, 28
: 17, 26
Records: Highland Park (6-3, 1-0); Deerfield (5-4, 0-1)
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Key Players: Highland Park's David Ofer led the Giants with 12 kills while teammate Danny Holzman added five kills and two blocks. Deerfield was led by Eric Silfcroft's 11 kills while fellow players John Mannebach had six kills and Jim Letten added four kills and two blocks. Jonathan Bolek had 24 assists for the Warriors.
Key Stat: Trailing 23-19 in the second set, Highland Park went on a 9-3 run to come from behind win the set 28-26. Dustin Borenstein finished the comeback, ending the game with back-to-back blocks.
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Quotes: Holzman on beating rival Deerfield : "It feels great. It's a big win. It feels great beating Deerfield, but also to get the first conference win. It was a big match."
Deerfield senior Letten on the loss: "It's going to be a tough night and there will be a little sleep lost. But tomorrow we're going to get back in the gym and put it all out on the floor. That's our motto for this year, "All out." And sometimes you have to wash away the bad memories with a little sweat and tears and get on the court the next day."
Highlights: Click on the video link above for a complete recap of the game.
