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FOOTBALL FINAL: Vikings Beat Metea Valley in 61-48 Barnburner

With the 109 points scored, it was hardly a defensive battle, but Geneva's best defense is a good offense Friday night.

The best defense is a good offense.

The Vikings catapulted to a 27-7 first-quarter lead, then withstood a 20-point second quarter scoring spree by the Mustangs and held on for a 61-48 win Friday night at Burgess Field.

Geneva's record improves to 3-5 for the season.

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Score By Quarter

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  • Geneva 27-14-13-7 — 61
  • Metea Valley 7-20-7-14 — 48

Rushing

  • #17 Nick Derr — 45 yards, 7 carries, 1 TD
  • #22 Joe Boenzi — 92 yards, 9 carries, 1 TD
  • #32 Bobby Hess — 250 yards, 39 carries, 4 TDs

Passing

  • #17 Nick Derr — 8-of-12 for 171 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

Receiving

  • #8 Pace Temple —2 catches, 23 yards
  • #11 Kevin Curtain — 2 catches, 29 yards, 1 TD
  • #15 Kyle Brown —3 catches, 59 yards, 1 TD
  • #32 Hess — 1 catch, 60 yards, 1 TD

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