Sometimes the smallest spark can make a big difference.

After a sluggish start on offense, Hampshire coach Shane Haak and staff made the decision to have all-purpose player Chris Whetstone take the snaps from center. Normally a running back and receiver, Whetstone led a rushing attack that found the end zone on two consecutive drives against Crystal Lake South .

“He’s (Whetstone) is a really good athlete for us, and we can use him in a variety of ways and we had some success with that package tonight, so we stayed with it and it worked out well,” Haak said.

That spark helped the Whip-Purs grind out a 24-21 Fox Valley Conference road victory, earning their second win of the season.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Whip-Purs and Gators both moved the ball effectively in the secon

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