Needing a win to make the playoffs, Crystal Lake South turned in an all-around solid effort Friday to take down Huntley, 28-14.

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Crystal Lake South hosted Huntley for their football game on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at Crystal Lake South High School in Crystal Lake.

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Hampshire's Ray Hill ran in the go-ahead score on the first possession of overtime, and the Whip-Purs intercepted Huntley in the end zone to wrestle away a 15-7 win in their Fox Valley Conference game and become playoff eligible for the first time since 2015.