“Cinderella” Crystal Lake Central (12-21-1), which won the Class 3A state title last year after finishing only one game over .500 in the regular season, last lost a playoff game May 25, 2023.

Crystal Lake Central held on to beat St. Viator 2-1 to capture the Class 2A Deerfield sectional championship, the Tigers’ third straight sectional crown. “I kind of wanted to prove them wrong ...

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