Grayslake N clinches playoffs

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central junior Melissa Henry (center) and other members of the color guard wrap themselves in their flags to stay warm before a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central senior dance team member Bianca Bialk walks with her parents Gail and Gary as part of Senior Night before the start of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central band members play before the start of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Grayslake North quarterback A.J. Fish runs past Crystal Lake Central defenders during the first quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Fish threw for 250 yards and 4 touchdowns in Grayslake North's (6-1) 32-20 defeat of Crystal Lake Central (5-2) and earned a spot in the playoffs.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Grayslake North's Dylan Foster crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the first quarter of a game against Crystal Lake Central Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central wide receiver Isaiah Mosher gets by Grayslake North defensive back Charlie Pine during an end around in the second quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Mosher scored on the play but Crystal Lake Central (5-2) lost to Grayslake North (6-1) 32-20.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Grayslake North wide receiver Anthony Diggs holds onto the ball after being tackled by Crystal Lake Central cornerback Jordan Wallace during the second quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Grayslake North linebacker David Collins focuses in on Crystal Lake Central running back Tyler Jenkins during a rush in the second quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central junior Olivia Barkocy does a split leap while performing with the varsity dance team during halftime of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A member of the Crystal Lake Central marching band performs during halftime of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central kick returner Kevin Peisker puts his hand out to block Grayslake North defender Nathan Perry during a kickoff return in the third quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central running back Tyler Jenkins is hit in the air while rushing by Grayslake North defensive back Jake Smith during the third quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central quarterback Kyle Lavand rolls out looking for open receivers during the third quarter of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central running back Tyler Jenkins runs behind a teammates block on Grayslake North defensive back Mike McGrath during the third quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central wide receiver Isaiah Mosher looks back for Grayslake North defenders after catching a pass during the third quarter of a game against Crystal Lake Central Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Mosher scored on the play, but Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central wide receiver Isaiah Mosher celebrates with teammate Steve Lawless after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central cornerback Jordan Wallace holds on to Grayslake North wide receiver Anthony Diggs after a reception during the third quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central linebacker Nathan Talbott dives to sack Grayslake North quarterback A.J. Fish during the fourth quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Grayslake North quarterback A.J. Fish releases a pass during the fourth quarter of a game against Crystal Lake Central Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central's Steve Lawless puts his arm out to try and stop Grayslake North linebacker Spencer Davis after an interception during the fourth quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central quarterback Kyle Lavand releases a pass while on the run during the fourth quarter of a game against Grayslake North Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Crystal Lake Central running back Tyler Jenkins jumps to catch a pass as Grayslake North defensive back Mike McGrath defends late in the fourth quarter of a game Friday, October 5, 2012 at Crystal Lake Central. Grayslake North (6-1) defeated Crystal Lake Central (5-2) 32-20 to clinch a playoff spot.