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Sycamore's Cody Lee, center, gets a hug from an emotional Andrew Grum, right, after their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver takes a hit from Kyle Fasbinder of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore seniors Jack Mizgalski, left, and Maddie Henson stay warm under a blanket as they watch the Spartans cheerleaders perform before their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Vernon Hills quarterback Kyle Hull runs out of bounds under pressure from Sycamore's Jack Weaver, left, and Mattehw Kennett, right, during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Logan McConkey walks off the field in tears after their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Jacob Peloquin knocks the ball loose from the grip of Trey Hommer of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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A lone fan on the Sycamore side tries to stay warm under a blanket before their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Drew Winegardner, center, and Chris Mariella, right, celebrate a touchdown against Sycamore during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore junior dance team member Megan Fidler dances to music with her blanket on the sidelines of their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Justin Pottorff, left, hugs an emotional Matthew Kennett following their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Abraham Lesniewski jumps up to nearly make the catch against Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver, left, hands the ball off to Peyton Wiegmann during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver shows his emotions with teammates after their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Austin Perry, left, tries to put the brakes on Nick Marras of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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A slew of Sycamore Spartans help tackle Drew Winegardner of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Drew Winegardner of Vernon Hills takes the ball for a run against Sycamore during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Drew Winegardner of Vernon Hills makes a run through the Sycamore defense during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver runs the ball against Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver looks for an open man to pass to under pressure from Kyle Fasbinder of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore head coach Joe Ryan calls the shots on the sidelines against Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Logan McConkey of Sycamore gets emotional as he removes his mouthguard after their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game against Vernon Hills on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Logan McConkey, center, and Abraham Lesniewski, right, make the tackle on Derek Harrell of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Jordan Tolzin takes the ball downfield as Tyler Brancato of Vernon Hills makes the tackle during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver looks for an open man to pass to against Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Peyton Wiegmann tries to avoid McNemon Vincent of Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore quarterback Ty Sulaver looks for an open man to against Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)
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Sycamore's Jordan Tolzin sits past the end zone with the ball he caught after referees ruled the pass caught out of bounds against Vernon Hills during their IHSA Class 5A football semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at Sycamore High School in Sycamore. Sycamore lost 21-16. (Matthew Apgar)