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Illinois High School Football - Crystal Lake South crushed by Cary-Grove
October 10, 2025: Cary, IL 60013
 Cary-Grove Trojans (Cary, IL) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Crystal Lake South Gators (Crystal Lake, IL), 56-13 in a league battle.
With the win, Cary-Grove advances its record to 5-2 on the season.  The Trojans host Hampshire (Hampshire, IL) to play the Whip-Purs in a Fox Valley battle on Friday, October 17.  The Whip-Purs go into the battle with a record of 3-4.  Hampshire won 19-17 in their recent league battle against McHenry (McHenry, IL)
The Gators now own a 1-6 record. They take the field next when they host Jacobs for a Fox Valley match on Friday, October 17. Crystal Lake South will confront a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 53-18 league win over Dundee-Crown (Carpentersville, IL). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 5-2.