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Sophs Take a Shellacking From Wheaton North
It was 31-0 at the half, and the Falcons coast to an easy 45-6 win. Vikings are 1-1, with the Upstate Eight season about to begin.
Wheaton North's sophomore football team looks very strong, to say the least.
The Falcons mixed a powerful passing and running attack to pretty much hand the Vikings their hats Friday, coasting to a 45-6 win at Geneva.
The home-game loss will be a teaching opportunity for coach Reed Allison, and a lesson in humility for the Vikings. The sophs , 24-6.
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Geneva fell behind early, primarily on some short Falcon passes converted to long runs. Wheaton North took a 31-0 lead with 5:09 left in the half on a fourth-down completion to runningback Dom Garza.
Geneva scored with 1:02 showing in the third quarter on a 1-yard plunge by quarterback Dan Santacaterina.
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The Falcons' defense was impressive, as well, holding Geneva to 24 rushing yards.
Rushing
- #40 Joey Seybold—4 carries, 7 yards
- #22 Joe Boenzi—4 carries, 12 yards
- #18 Dan Santacaterina—1 carry, 1 yard, 1 TD
- #30 Tyler Schleicher—7 carries, -4 yards
- #9 Jackson Soto—1 carry, 8 yards
Passing
- Santacaterina—13 attempts, 8 completions, 86 yards
