A power outage can't stop Lauren Wicinski of Geneva from leading the NIU Huskies to victory over Youngstown State on Saturday, upping the volleyball team's season record to 12-1.
Geneva moves to 2-0 in the UEC River Division, breaks the soph-varsity win jinx and shows signs of gelling as a team. Next week Homecoming, and hopefully, fewer turnovers and penalties.
A huge run by junior Parker Woodworth breaks it open in the fourth quarter, and the Vikings hold off the Maroons at Memorial Field.
A big run by Connor Quinn and 100 yards in passing from Matt Williams to Ben Rogers help Geneva to a shaky 13-7 lead at halftime.
A no-nonsense Viking offense scored four running touchdowns in the first half and ran away (sorry for the pun) with an easy win against the Maroons.
Following Friday's Homecoming football victory, it's a good time to take a glance at what one prominent alum is doing. Geneva's Michael Ratay is learning patience, waiting for his chance at No. 1-ranked Grand Valley State University.
The Lake Park Lancers took Geneva to three sets Thursday, but the Vikings held on to to win in three sets, upping their season record to 11-2.
Last week, the Vikings came from behind to beat St. Charles East at home. This week they travel to Elgin and need to play well to defeat a 2-1 team and keep their hopes of a UEC River Division title run alive.
North Stars' No. 1 singles player Liselot Koenen returns from her hometown in Holland in time to play Geneva's Carly Ausman and shows why she's considered one of the area's best.
Abby Luchtenburg has another impressive day, but the Geneva girls golf team falls short at home against Metea Valley.
Geneva's girls cross country has high hopes for the 2010 season after strong finishes in two meets on Saturday.
Geneva outside hitter makes all-tournament team as Huskies sweep stetson to win Elon Classic. NIU grabs third invitational title of the season.
Terence Guider-Shaw captured these images from Geneva's come-from-behind win in its first-ever game as a member of the Upstate Eight. Friday was Geneva's first home game, and the band and crowd were charged up, as well.
In a must-win game for both teams, Vikings take first Upstate Eight rivalry game, bragging rights and season momentum.
The game turns into a defensive struggle after Geneva's quick field goal and touchdown. Saints grind it out and come back.
Close contest decided in the fourth quarter, but St. Charles East pulls away with two touchdowns in the second half for the come-from-behind win.
Geneva soccer coach Ryan Estabrook
With three matches in two days, Huskies to play last invitational of the season. NIU 8-0 with tough match tonight.
Vikings travel to DeKalb with fire in their eyes, win two straight and improve to 2-0 in the conference.
The North Stars out shoot Geneva by 10 strokes on the road.
The Vikings are off to a 4-3 start in dual meets and gaining momentum as they gear up for Saturday's invitational at St. Charles East.
Geneva Coach Rob Wicinski's daughter Lauren is a star volleyball player at NIU. When does he get a chance to see her play? As often as he can.
The Vikings play solid volleyball and beat every team but vaunted Joliet Catholic to take third place in their own invitational.
Gately Stadium proves to be unfriendly confines as the Vikings fall to 0-2 on the season.
Big plays in the final two minutes help Mustangs to a big lead.
With three girls cracking the top 10, Geneva records a third-place finish at Leavey invite.
Tauscher and Hammond also in the top 10. More to come soon.
On Sept. 11, the cross country team travels to Peoria and Marmion to compete. For the season, this team has both youth and some experience from a successful 2009 campaign.
What's it like to be a lower-level coach at Geneva High School? I'm about to tell you.
Whoa, Nelly! The Vikings face off against another state-championship hopeful, Morgan Park, a team that upset No. 1 ranked 6A power Providence a week ago.
Freshman Abby Luchtenberg's blazing 36 paces the Lady Vikings in Tuesday's home meet. For the season, Geneva's girls golf team is packed with youth and potential but still looking for a breakthrough win.
Geneva golf team looks forward to UEC competition and rivalry with St. Charles East. The Vikings face the Saints at St. Charles Country Club on Sept. 22.
The Sabres surprise the Vikings soccer team Monday with a 2-1 win on a goal in the last two minutes of the game. Geneva is off to a 1-1-1 start after knocking off Wheaton Academy in the first home game on Saturday.
Check out some of the sights and sounds of Friday night's contest at Rock Island in the attached video. The Vikings came back to tie the game three times, but fell 42-28 to a Rock Island powerhouse with a wishbone offense. NEXT UP: Geneva travels t
The Vikings came back to tie three times, but fell 42-28 to a Rock Island team that's ranked among the best in the state.
Rock Island's big line and balanced running attack is tough to stop. But Geneva keeps coming back.
SOPHS POSTGAME: Vikings get off to a great start, running away to a 35-13 win. See the post-game interview with coach Reed Allison.
With some changes in their squad this season, the tennis team has some adjusting to do.
Later today, Vikings will find themselves between the Rocks and hard place.
The Vikings golf season starts off with a bang and a hole-in-one.