The Vikings come out firing. Bobby Hess scores five times in the first half, and Nick Derr becomes the gunslinger du jour as Geneva notches its first win at the new Burgess Field.
The sophomore Viking football team used a solid running and passing attack and great defense to notch their first shutout of the season.
Hard to say the words "must win," because every game is a must-win. But 0-3 is territory the Vikings haven't seen in many a year.
Geneva hosts Willowbrook and notches a two-set win, improving to 7-4 on the season.
Vikings move to 2-0 in Upstate Eight Conference play.
Marquise Jenkins tweets before the game that "it's time to kill Geneva" and follows with a tweet on game night that he broke Geneva quarterback Dan Santacaterina's collarbone.
The Vikings fell to the Bulldogs, but not before walking away with some 80-yard touchdown runs in another high-energy game for the history books. Santacatarina was taken out of the game with a broken collarbone.
These student athletes from Geneva have committed to some terrific colleges and universities. Congratulations!
The girls basketball team clinches the conference championship Friday night with a win over St. Charles East.
Emily Ott and Ashley Puff fall short of advancing to state as all-arounders. Both gymnasts, as well as freshman Claire Scatterday, miss qualifying as at-larges on beam.
Geneva takes on Larkin for the second time in two weeks and once again has a big win over the Royals.
Geneva is one of a small group of towns that will host football camps taught by Chicago Bears players.
The word parity doesn't seem to be there in girls basketball. It seems as if Geneva is challenged by great teams or winning by landslides.
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Geneva resident and NIU volleyball freshman Lauren Wicinski can add All-American honorable mention to her list of first-year awards and accolades. And All-Mideast Team, too.
Tune in to ESPN at 4:30 p.m. Saturday to see Pat Schiller of Geneva in the uDrove Humanitarian Bowl. Frank Boenzi and Michael Santacaterina also are on the Huskies' football team.
The girls basketball team falls to St. Charles North, the first time in four years Geneva has had back-to-back losses.
It's possible this game might have featured the worst quarter of basketball in Geneva Viking history.
Mike Gaspari had some great years as Batavia's head coach and athletic director. He is a formidable opponent, longtime rival and always a class act.
Can the Vikings beat the jinx of the non-conference away-game? Can they survive Lemont's Avada Kedavra? We'll find out later today.
Four Geneva's boys soccer players earn Upstate Eight all-conference awards. Brady Wahl is named a High School All-American, and Robbie Johnson is on the all-state team this fall.
Geneva defeats Elgin during senior recognition night in two sets.
My first time in his 12-year career, seeing Geneva’s head football coach up close on the sideline, makes me even prouder that he’s “our” guy.
The Geneva tennis first singles duo takes second in the St. Charles East sectional tournament and advances to IHSA state competition.
The Vikings continue their winning streak with a victory over Rosary.
Vikings enjoy Senior Recognition Night, and for good measure defeat Elgin 3-0.
Geneva beats Streamwood in two sets and ups overall record to 17-11.
Batavia's perfect 6-0 conference record gave them the momentum they needed to take the conference title.
Although Geneva's girls golf season is over, Abby Luchtenberg is still going strong. She shoots 82 at St. Andrews in West Chicago and advances to the sectionals.
The UEC tennis tournament starts Friday, and the Vikings are getting geared up against great competition. The girls last 5-2 to Neuqua, a good showing against a powerhouse program.
Viking notes: It's never great to finish fourth in a regional tournament—after all, the top 3 teams advance. But there is more than a little silver lining in sending five individuals to sectional.
Larkin upset Geneva Monday night with a 4-2 win over the Vikings.
A 1-2 finish from Tess Ehrhardt and Rachel Hammond push Vikings past the host North Stars.
Geneva's sophomore football team moved the ball well, but the Bulldogs' two picks in the first half and big plays throughout gave Batavia the 48-35 win.
Two of Geneva's star cross-country runners are competing internationally, representing the U.S. in Youth Olympics competition.
The boys cross country team is looking forward to the return of Kevin McDowell and competing in their new conference
The lady Vikings cross country team makes an impression at the Eddington Invitational.
Optimal conditions bring out crowds of spectators in Geneva and up and down the Fox River, from St. Charles to Aurora and back.