Athletics
The Deerfield Warriors compete in the Central Suburban League, and counts its in-district sister school Highland Park High School as a longtime rival. The school's teams compete in state championship series tournaments sponsored by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).
The school sponsors interscholastic sports teams for men and women in basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Men may also compete in baseball, football, and wrestling. Women may compete in badminton and softball.
The 1977 Deerfield boys cross country team is regarded by at least one publication as one of the single greatest prep cross country teams of all-time. Recognized by Marc Bloom's Harrier Report and the National High School Archives (xcnation.com).
While no longer sponsored by the IHSA, the school still has a women's field hockey team. While never sponsored by the IHSA, the school sponsors lacrosse for men and women.
A co-ed ice hockey team also competes against teams from surrounding schools, however it is not sponsored by the school or the IHSA. The team is supported entirely by private donations and players must purchase their own jerseys and equipment. In the 2007-2008 season, the Warriors defeated New Trier High School to win the State title in the White Division by a score of 3-1.
The school has won the following IHSA sponsored state championship tournaments or meets
- badminton: 1987–88
- cross country (boys): 1976–1977, 1977–78
- football: 1975–76
- tennis (boys): 1983–84, 94–95, 2004–05
- tennis (girls): 2005–06
The football stadium is named for former coach Paul Adams, who coached the football team from 1966 to 1992, an era which included four appearances, with one win in the state championship game.
In addition to the team's success, tennis player Mike Morrison was the second of two players in Illinois mens high school history to win four state singles titles (1984–1987). The only other player to accomplish this was Marty Riessen.
The school also sponsors cheerleading, fencing, pom-pons, and a dance team at the club level.
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