North Stars Struggle in Homecoming Game Against Geneva

The lights are going out for fireworks now at .

You can write the football-game analogy that follows. Here's a hint: Think Don Meredith.

The second half started much as the . It was a walkaway win for Geneva, as the Vikings tacked on 30 points to the 27-7 halftime lead.

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"This was actually a tough game," coach Rob Wicinski said. "But I was really happy the way our kids came in and did what they were supposed to and took care of business."

And you hate to say it, but this sets up a showdown next week, when undefeated Batavia comes to Burgess Field.

"I'm excited," Wincinski said. "Any time you've got a conference game, it's important."

Score by quarter

• Geneva: 27-0-20-7—54
• St. Charles North: 7-0-0-0—7

Rushing

• #6  Parker Woodworth—97 yards, 9 carries, 3 TDs
• #12  Matt Williams— 16 yards, 7 carries, 0 TD
• #32 Bobby Hess—57 yards, 9 carries, 1 TD
• #33  Ben Herrera— 8 yards, 2 carries
• #38 Dan Berendt — 54 yards, 2 carries
• #44 Michael DuVair — 41 yards, 2 carries, 1 TD
• #14 Joe Duerr —2 yards, 1 carry

Passing

• #12  Matt Williams — 9-of-12 for 152 yards, 2 TDs

Defense

• Nick Caruso — 29-yard interception return for TD