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SOPH FOOTBALL: Vikings Hold Off North Stars in the Rain, 19-7

Geneva wins the battle of the swamp at St. Charles North.

The sophomore Vikings and North Stars went toe to toe in the rain Friday night, battling in a close game until Geneva pulled away with a touchdown early in the fourth quarter for a 19-7 win.

Geneva took first blood with 54 seconds left in the first quarter on a sustained drive and a 1-yard touchdown plunge by Liam Burns.

The North Stars came back in the second quarter, scoring on a 3-yard run by Chris Paige to take a 7-6 lead with 4:34 on the clock. But Geneva score two minutes later on an interception return by Alex Lobrillo for a 13-7 lead at halftime.

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After a scoreless third quarter, in which both offenses struggled to gain momentum in the rain, the Vikings scored with 5:51 showing on an 8-yard pass from Mike Landi and credited to Max Woodworth.

 

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SCORE BY QUARTERS:

  • Geneva: 6-7-0-6—19
  • St. Charles North: 0-7-0-0—7

 

GENEVA STATS

Rushing

  • #10 Liam Burns: 19 carries, 57 yards, 1 TD
  • #33 Max Woodworth: 7 carries, 37 yards
  • #7 Mike Landi: 6 carries, 7 yards

Total: 101 yards, 1 TD


Passing

  • #7 Mike Landi: 3-of-11, 19 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

Receiving

  • #87 Mayes: 1 catch, 4 yards
  • #33 Woodworth: 2 catches, 15 yards, 1 TD
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