Deerfield Academy closed out the season with a strong 3–0 win over St. Paul’s School (25–13, 25–15, 25–22) in their Senior Game, celebrating Karen Park ’26 for her leadership and contributions.
In Set 1, Selin Aksoy ’27 set the tone with several aces that gave Deerfield early momentum. Madison Stott ’28 and Jessica Wu ’27 led a powerful front-row attack, while Blake Coleman ’27 and Willow Tugume ’28 anchored the defense with key digs and blocks. The team’s energy and precision earned them a 25–13 win.
Set 2 showcased balanced play from the entire lineup. Jessica Wu ’27 and Blake Coleman ’27 delivered strong kills, and Libby Andrews ’29 made an impact at the net with solid blocking. Karen Park ’26 and Helen Yang ’28 provided steady back-row coverage as Deerfield extended its lead, taking the set 25–15.
In Set 3, Madison Stott ’28 and Willow Tugume ’28 continued to find success on offense, while Audrey Tjoeng ’29 came up with key digs in crucial moments. Selin Aksoy ’27 added timely aces to help close out the match 25–22, sealing the sweep.
Deerfield played with confidence and connection, turning their earlier five-set loss to SPS into a dominant win. The team heads into this final weekend with strong momentum and pride from an outstanding Senior Game performance.