Libertyville's Lily Fisher Proves Herself as State's Top Player in Thrilling Win over Maine South
In a fourth quarter that belonged to Libertyville junior guard Lily Fisher, the Wildcats cruised past their Lake County rival, Maine South, with a 59-49 victory. Fisher's impressive display earned her widespread praise from coach Greg Pederson, who dubbed her "one of the best players in the state."
Fisher led the charge, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds as she consistently dissected the opposing defense out of the pick-and-roll. Her ability to stay calm under pressure allowed her to find open teammates for baskets, showcasing her exceptional court vision. With Maine South's defenders heavily loading up on her drives, Fisher proved difficult to guard due to her patience, improved shooting range, and relentless drive to finish through contact.
The 6-1 guard relished getting into the paint to score, demonstrating her physicality and ball-handling skills. Her playmaking abilities allowed Libertyville to spread its offense effectively, with senior guard Ella Pawelczyk benefiting from Fisher's precision passing. The victory marked a significant growth spurt for Libertyville this season, as they showcased their ability to overcome adversity.
Fisher's clutch performances have been instrumental in the Wildcats' success. In a previous matchup against Maine South, the team suffered a 46-28 defeat, but Pederson credited Fisher with helping them bounce back from that "whupping."
As Libertyville prepares for its final three regular-season games, including matchups against top teams Glenbrook South and Carmel, Pawelczyk expressed optimism about their playoff seeding. "We're gonna have so much confidence going into the playoffs," she said. With Fisher at the helm, the Wildcats appear poised to make a deep run in the postseason.
Fisher acknowledged that limiting Maine South's second-chance opportunities was key to the victory, saying, "We struggle with rebounding, and they like to get second-chance points a lot... So I feel like we got them off the boards, and that caused us to get more possessions." With three games left in the regular season, Fisher and the Wildcats will look to build momentum as they head into the playoffs.
In a fourth quarter that belonged to Libertyville junior guard Lily Fisher, the Wildcats cruised past their Lake County rival, Maine South, with a 59-49 victory. Fisher's impressive display earned her widespread praise from coach Greg Pederson, who dubbed her "one of the best players in the state."
Fisher led the charge, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds as she consistently dissected the opposing defense out of the pick-and-roll. Her ability to stay calm under pressure allowed her to find open teammates for baskets, showcasing her exceptional court vision. With Maine South's defenders heavily loading up on her drives, Fisher proved difficult to guard due to her patience, improved shooting range, and relentless drive to finish through contact.
The 6-1 guard relished getting into the paint to score, demonstrating her physicality and ball-handling skills. Her playmaking abilities allowed Libertyville to spread its offense effectively, with senior guard Ella Pawelczyk benefiting from Fisher's precision passing. The victory marked a significant growth spurt for Libertyville this season, as they showcased their ability to overcome adversity.
Fisher's clutch performances have been instrumental in the Wildcats' success. In a previous matchup against Maine South, the team suffered a 46-28 defeat, but Pederson credited Fisher with helping them bounce back from that "whupping."
As Libertyville prepares for its final three regular-season games, including matchups against top teams Glenbrook South and Carmel, Pawelczyk expressed optimism about their playoff seeding. "We're gonna have so much confidence going into the playoffs," she said. With Fisher at the helm, the Wildcats appear poised to make a deep run in the postseason.
Fisher acknowledged that limiting Maine South's second-chance opportunities was key to the victory, saying, "We struggle with rebounding, and they like to get second-chance points a lot... So I feel like we got them off the boards, and that caused us to get more possessions." With three games left in the regular season, Fisher and the Wildcats will look to build momentum as they head into the playoffs.
! She's like a one-woman show out there on the court, no joke 
. I mean, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds? That's some next-level stuff 
. And her court vision is insane - she always seems to find open teammates for easy baskets. It's like she has a sixth sense or something 
. Plus, she's so clutch in big games, it's no wonder the coach is raving about her 
. Libertyville's gonna be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs, mark my words 
!
I'm literally SHAKING for Lily Fisher!!! 
She's like the QUEEN of basketball right now! 
I mean, 23 points and 14 rebounds? 
. I love how she stays calm under pressure and finds those open teammates for easy baskets 
. The fact that Maine South was trying to load up on her drives just made her even more determined to score 
. This girl is a GAME CHANGER 
she's on fire 
and her court vision is straight fire 
she always finds open teammates for those easy baskets. 
but what impresses me most is how calm she stays under pressure. no one can guard her drives because of her patience and shooting range 
and can we talk about her physicality? 6-1 and still dominating the paint 
. I also love how she uses her patience to find open teammates for baskets - it's like she's reading the game in front of her eyes 
! Libertyville's on fire this season, and Lily Fisher is definitely the spark plug 
! She's got skills for days, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in one game... that's insane! I was watching the game and she just glided past defenders like they were statues 
. And her passing game? Forget about it, she's got vision 
this is like, the perfect combo of talent and teamwork - libertyville's gonna make some noise in the playoffs for sure! 
. Plus, her patience and ball-handling skills are on point 
, they're gonna crush it in the playoffs 
. And I love how she relishes getting into the paint and scoring - that confidence is infectious! Now that Libertyville has finally found their footing after that loss to Maine South earlier in the season, they're gonna be super tough to beat in the playoffs 
. And let's be real, her drive to finish through contact is just clutch 
️. The fact that she was able to dominate Maine South without even getting too many freebies is a testament to her skillset. I'm not surprised Libertyville is feeling confident about their playoff seeding – they've got a strong team dynamic going on 
. It's gonna be fun to watch them take on Glenbrook South and Carmel in the final stretch!
coach pederson knows what's up, labeling her as one of the best players in the state is lowkey deserved 