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Bailey Crimmins key as Kaneland wins IC Prep tourney

By Beacon-News

It wasn’t the cleanest second half, but Bailey Crimmins and Kaneland will take it.

Staked to a 15-point halftime lead on host IC Prep in the tournament championship Friday in Elmhurst, Kaneland weathered its closest call of the young season for a 40-31 win.

Kaneland (4-0), third at IC last year, won the tournament for the third time in four years.

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