Article updated: 12/15/2012 10:39 PM

Crystal Lake S. toughs out win over Burlington C.

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Burlington Central's Alison Colby and Crystal Lake South's Sara Mickow battle for a rebound Saturday during the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic at Woodstock.

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Burlington Central's Erica Haynes makes it past the defense of Crystal Lake South's Carly Nolan and Sara Mickow to score a basket during the Northern Illinois Holiday Classic at Woodstock Saturday.

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Burlington Central's Camille Dela Cruz and Alison Colby swarm Crystal Lake South's Carina Madoni Saturday in Woodstock.

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Burlington Central's Shelby Holt attempts to shoot past a block by Crystal Lake South's Lauren Del Vecchio Saturday in Woodstock.

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Sometimes, the winner is the team that can tough it out the best. Saturday, that team was Crystal Lake South. The Gators took control early, then held off a late Burlington Central comeback to win 42-39 in the Northern Illinois Girls Holiday Classic at Woodstock High School. The Gators, 3-0 in the tournament (10-4 overall) advance to the championship bracket next week at McHenry High School.

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