Deerfield earned a 3–0 win over Williston with set scores of 25–13, 25–16, and 25–15. While the team maintained control throughout the match, there were moments of hesitation, and the group is still working to find its rhythm. Serving was the most consistent part of Deerfield’s game, with contributions from several players, including Selin Aksoy ’27, who recorded five aces in the third set alone. Willow Tugume ’28 added four aces and four kills in the first set, while Lily Johnson ’28 and Karen Park ’26 also helped apply pressure from the service line.
Blake Coleman ’27 returned to the court after an injury and made a positive impact early in the match. Audrey Tjoeng ’29 and Ava Cederholm ’27 contributed steady defense, and Jessica Wu ’27 and Madison Stott ’28 added to the team’s offense. All players saw time on the court and contributed in meaningful ways, giving the team valuable depth and experience. While not the sharpest performance, the team stayed steady enough to close out each set and secure the win.