Tyler Murray’s dream of scoring a game-winning goal became a reality as Huntley battled into the final minutes of overtime during Fox Valley Conference action against Crystal Lake Central on Tuesday evening.
Huntley pushed the ball deep into Central territory as the final moments of the overtime period approached. With perhaps one last chance to clinch the game, Red Raiders defender Ryan Andresen passed the ball inside the Tiger box and Murray found open space, blasting a shot into the upper corner of the net in the 97th minute.
Murray’s goal ended the match and sealed Huntley’s 3-2 victory over the Tigers, who suffered a heartbreaking defeat despite erasing a two-score deficit in the first half. The Raiders (4-0-2, 2-0 FVC) remained unbeaten on the season and in conference play with