Athletics

Girls Basketball

BIG THINGS happening in the Girls Basketball program!
Come be apart of it!!

Within the last 4 seasons, the girls basketball program has had some tremendous accomplishments while also on a rebuild:
Back-To-Back Undefeated CSL North Champions and 2023
CSL Champions 
Regional Champions (2 years in a row)
Sectional Champions(1st time in DHS girls basketball history)
Super-Sectional Champions(1st time in school history)
A Final Four and Sweet Sixteen appearance in State Finals
4 All Conference players
3 All State players (2 years in a row)
1-3rd place finisher in the IHSA 3 pt. Shooting contest
2x-Coach of the Year

Come have some fun with the girls basketball program! 
All are welcome to tryout for the program.  

Visit the Girls Basketball web page!

Boys Basketball

In 2025-26, the Varsity Boys Basketball team finished second in the state of Illinois in 3A, the best season in school history. The Warriors have won:
11 Conference Championships
18 Regional Championships
3 Sectional Championships
1 Super-Sectional Championship

We look forward to meeting anyone interested in trying out!

Tryouts begin on Monday, November 9, 2026

Visit the Boys Basketball web page!

Girls Bowling

Bowling is a winter sport that is accommodating & fun for all students.  If you have interest in trying the sport or want to improve your game, we welcome all skill and ability levels to join us.

We are always looking to grow our team and compete in the Central Suburban League. 
 

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Boys Bowling

Bowling is a winter sport that is accommodating & fun for all students.  If you have interest in trying the sport or want to improve your game, we welcome all skill and ability levels to join us.

We are always looking to grow our team and compete in the Central Suburban League. 
 

Visit the Boys Bowling web page!

Competitive Dance Team

Winter Competitive Team 
Tryouts last week of October 
Practice 4-5 days a week
Perform at select home girls and boys basketball games
Six competitions (mostly Saturdays or Sundays)
Fundraisers/ other team events to take place on select nights/weekends
Interested in trying out for WDT?
Tryouts for Winter Competitive Team - TBA
Tryouts for the fall 2026 season took place in May 2026.

Visit the Dance Team web page!
 

Girls Gymnastics

Our competition season will begin November 10th and the tryouts will be from 11//10 to 11/14

We travel and compete against the very best in state. 
Come out and be the best that you can be!
Challenge yourself to leap over your fears!
Experience what the gymnastics community is like!

All are welcome to tryout! We compete three levels (Varsity, JV, and Frosh/Soph)

Visit the Girls Gymnastics web page!

Boys Swimming & Diving

Boys Swimming and Diving is a 14 week season that starts November 24th and ends with Championship meets (CSL Championships, IHSA Sectionals, and IHSA State) in February.  We are very competitive at the Conference and State level. 
Technique will be a daily focus. We will be doing a mix of aerobic yardage, speed and power, drills, technique, and will have a strong focus on proper dryland and weight training, plus nutrition and mindset. 
Deerfield High School has been represented at the state meet for the past 23 years and has many athletes named to the All-State Team.  
 

Visit the Boys Swimming & Diving web page!

Boys Wrestling

Wrestling is open to all grade levels.  No experience required.  We practice Monday-Saturday with meets and/or tournaments weekly until the state series.   We have been very successful in conference and on the state level.  We have numerous wrestlers competing in college. We pride ourselves on students/athletes doing well in the classroom and the mat.  We believe in…….

“Champions before Championships”

Eligibility requirements:  dedicated, respectful, positive work ethic.

Visit the Boys Wrestling web page!

Girls Wrestling

Wrestling is open to all grade levels.  No experience required.  We practice Monday-Friday with meets and/or tournaments weekly until the state series.    We pride ourselves on students/athletes doing well in the classroom and the mat.  

Visit the Girls Wrestling web page!

Sideline Cheerleading

If you enjoy performing and promoting school spirit, then cheerleading is for you! In the fall, the team performs at 
football games, the homecoming pep rally, and other 
school events. In the winter, the team will compete and cheer at basketball games. 

Tryouts are August 11-13, 3:30-5:30pm in the West gym.
No previous cheer experience necessary, and there are no cuts.

All athletes must be registered on Bound and have a current physical.

Visit the Sideline Cheerleading web page!
 

Girls Badminton

Badminton is a great combination of an individual sport, while 
also being a part of a team atmosphere.  We know we get stronger 
by making others on the team better.  The team members help coach each other during matches and work with each other to improve.  

A select group of the girls will work in the off season.  This is not 
an expectation.  We run a summer camp to learn skills and have fun.
 We will also have open gyms available preseason to extend the fun!  
Playing multiple sports is healthy and allows athletes to improve cross 
sport skills such as quick footwork!

Tryouts start TBA.  We practice/compete 6 days a 
week and continue until early May.  The state tournament is 
in mid-May and six players will be eligible to attend.   We are 
competitive with the teams around us.

What do you need to play?  A great attitude and a good pair of shoes! We have rackets and people excited to teach you!

Want to join:  Come to open gyms and fall in love with badminton,  then show up for tryouts ready to work and learn!  It’s as easy as that!

Visit the Girls Badminton web page!
 

Boys Baseball

2026 Regional Champions. 

We will carry three teams for sure. Varsity, JV, and Frosh/Soph. 

We will practice or play games Monday-Saturday every week. 

Baseball is a cut sport. Tryouts will be TBA.
Player meetings will happen on TBA

The Varsity will play up to 35 regular season games (weather dependent) and the State Tournament.

The lower levels will play anywhere from 28-35 games (weather dependent).

Visit the Boys Baseball web page!

Boys Gymnastics

State Champion in 2018, 3rd in State in 2019!
Come be part of the excellence!

Test your limits; learn to control your body and build awareness and strength.  We practice Determination, Discipline, and Dedication

Anyone who wants to get stronger, learn to flip, and become a better person, this sport is for you.

This is a no-cut sport and the season starts on 2/15. 

No Previous Experience Needed

Visit the Boys Gymnastics web page!
 

Boys Lacrosse

Boys Lacrosse is a Spring Sport looking for athletes at all grade levels. Boys lacrosse welcomes both experienced and inexperienced athletes into the program. BLAX has 2 levels JV and Varsity(possible 3rd level pending numbers). Boys Lacrosse season will begin its 2026-27 campaign on TBA with practices 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday with games once or twice a week beginning March 1st and the season typically ends in late May. 

Coaches will not be caught up in the outcomes of our games, we will be FOCUSED on the development of the person.
Coaches will not play players based on their skill or stats, players will earn playing time based on their EFFORT on and off the field.
Coaches will not be critical of mistakes, we will provide support and ensure players PERSEVERE through adversity.

Visit the Boys Lacrosse web page!

Girls Lacrosse

Our season will start on March 1 and will end in mid-May. We have three levels: Varsity, JV, and Frosh/Soph, with each team consisting of 20-24 players. 

Athletes of all experience levels are welcome to tryout! 
Most frosh/soph players are new to lacrosse, JV players have some experience, and Varsity players have played for a few seasons.

Equipment needed: girls lacrosse stick, goggles, formed mouthguard; cleats are encouraged.

Tryouts take place the first week of spring season! 

Visit the Girls Lacrosse web page!
 

Girls Soccer

We are sport with two levels:  Varsity and JV, with the possibility of a 3rd level based on interest.  We have a legacy of fun and success.

2nd in State 2016, 3rd 2022
Ten Regional Titles since 2012
13 CSL North Titles since 2000

GSOC is a family @ DHS

Welcome to the family!

Visit the Girls Soccer web page!
 

Girls Softball

Welcome to DHS Softball!
Our season begins with tryouts on February TBA
We have two teams: JV and Varsity 
We’re entering the third year of a co-op with HPHS as the Giant Warriors  

We practice 6 days a week: Monday-Saturday
Open gyms and Strength and Conditioning are ongoing until the end of February. Please email Coach Ritchie for more information.
Athletes of all experience levels are encouraged to tryout!
We believe being part of a team is belonging to a family. In this softball family we are respectful, kind, competitive and selfless. Every player plays an important role; we are better together. 

What you need:  Glove, softball face mask and helmet

Visit the Girls Softball web page!
 

Boys Tennis

Since 2006, the Boys Varsity Tennis team has had a great deal of success:
2026 IHSA Team State Championship
Four State Trophies (top 3 finishes)
13 Top 10 State finishes
Seven Sectional Championships
Seven CSL North titles
Two IHSA State Singles Titles: Jason Brown (‘12), Vuk Budic (‘17)
Two IHSA State Doubles Titles: Chris Casati & Niko Wasilewicz (‘16) and Ryan Chernawsky & Blake Drexler (‘26)
Over 55 All-State Individual Awards.
We are proud of all of these accomplishments as they have been achieved through hard work during the season, summer camps, and independent off-season work.  We hope that you are looking forward to being part of our team this spring.

Tryouts:  Monday, March 1 -  Saturday, March  
Season Dates:  Varsity:  3/1-5/30     JV/Frosh: 3/1-5/15

Visit the Boys Tennis web page!
 

Boys Track & Field

Deerfield’s Largest Sport (100+ Athletes)
“No-Cut” Sport with a Place for Everyone
18 Different Track & Field Events (Distance/Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps/Throws/Vault)
Five Straight Indoor/Outdoor CSL Conference Championships (2017/2018/2019/2021/2022)
Two Individual State Champions since 2015
Multiple State Meet Qualifiers and All-State Athletes
Team Often Ranked in “Top 10” of 3A (Illinois’ Largest Class)
Efficient/Creative Practices (never longer than necessary)
Season runs January through May

Visit the Boys Track & Field web page!

Girls Track & Field

We are a no-cut sport and encourage everyone to try.  With 18 events to choose from, you’ll find one you enjoy.  Track is great for multi-sport athletes and can be balanced with off-season club sports.  

Season runs mid-January through mid-May (We practice Monday - Friday and on some Saturdays).  If you participate in a winter sport or the musical, you can join once your season ends!

Run fast, run far, hurdle, jump, vault or throw - come see which event you like best!

Visit the Girls Track & Field web page!

Boys Volleyball

Looking for a fun sport to play in the spring?

Come join a very competitive and exciting program at DHS!  A lot of players discover their passion for volleyball upon entering high school and some have not even had any playing experience coming in from middle school.

The varsity team has enjoyed great success over the last 25 plus years and continues to be amongst the state’s top programs!

All are welcome to tryout!  
We are planning to carry 3 teams (Varsity, JV, and Freshman).

Tryouts will run from March 1-3 this year.

Visit the Boys Volleyball web page!
 

Boys Water Polo

Water polo is a fun team spring sport that is exciting, challenging and competitive.  It provides community and works to develop confidence, awareness, selflessness and competitiveness.  Character counts.

Season begins the first week in March and goes until mid May.  We are a no cut sport and no experience required. Moderate swimming ability recommended.  Come try water polo at one of our open pools in the fall. 

“Water polo has meant everything to me. I have found brotherhood, pride and confidence directly because of my time on the team.” - Jack Murphy ‘21

Eligibility Requirements:  respectful, competitive, selfless and positive.

Visit the Boys Water Polo web page!
 

Girls Water Polo

Water polo is an exciting and fast-paced team sport. We are a young team developing the skills and strategies required for strong offense and defense. 

Come learn this fun game and gain experience playing one of the best sports at DHS. Water polo is:

• A no cut sport
• Fun, exciting & competitive
• A great compliment to swimming, volleyball, and soccer

Visit the Girls Water Polo web page!