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Football: Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South Rekindle Rivalry Friday
A game with major playoff implications is scheduled for Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
Who: Hinsdale Central (3-3, 2-2) vs. Hinsdale South (3-3, 3-1)
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Hinsdale South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd., Darien
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Last week: The Red Devils had their Homecoming spoiled by a 35-14 loss to Lyons Township.
Hinsdale Central opened the scoring with a 60-yard touchdown drive on their first drive, but then the Lions ripped off 35 straight points, HighSchoolCube News reports.
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It was the second straight loss for Hinsdale Central, who finds itself in need of a strong finish in order to make the 8A playoffs.
Also in the playoff hunt, Hinsdale South comes into Friday's game hot.
The Hornets, who began the season 0-3, hit the .500 mark last week after their third straight win, a 26-3 blowout of defending West Suburban Gold champs Leyden, according to HighSchoolCube News.
Hinsdale South rushers ran for 258 yards on 52 carries, HighSchoolCube reports.
Last year, Central beat South in Hinsdale, 34-27.
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