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Football: St. Charles East Falls to Wheaton North in 7A Playoffs

The Falcons scored 41 first-half points to down the Saints, 41-13.

The Wheaton North Falcons started the playoffs with a bang, defeating St Charles East 41-13. 

The Falcons (9-1) scored touchdowns on their first six drives. The Saints didn't get a first down until the fourth quarter, the Chicago Tribune reported.

North's Patrick Sharp had 44 yards and two scores. Johnny Peltz found receiver Matt Biegalski for 14- and 30-yard strikes and Clayton Thorson for a 47-yard score, according to the Tribune.

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Wheaton North will play Prospect in the second round of the playoffs Friday, Nov. 2. St. Charles East's season is over. 

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