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Geneva gels too late against WW South

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Jim Owczarski: As Wheaton Warrenville South was forced into yet another second-half punt, the Geneva defensive coaches couldn't contain themselves any longer. While the hard reality is that the Vikings are going home, 30-16 losers to the Tigers Friday night in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs, the statement wasn't wishful hyperbole.

WW South weathers storm to advance

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00 CST

Wheaton Warrenville South opened a 23-point lead and then survived Geneva's third-quarter comeback to pull out a 30-16 win Friday night in a Class 8A second-round game.

Where is the buzz?

BY JIM OWCZARSKI -- BEACON NEWS — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:00 CST

Here we are in the second round of the IHSA playoffs, and it feels like something's missing. A little buzz, perhaps. A little excitement. Not that having a resurgent Marmion Academy program, a scrappy Oswego squad and a frighteningly consistent Geneva team isn't any fun � any football at this time of year is.

Defense cannot rest in Aurora area

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

In a game decided along the line of scrimmage, it is the skill positions that reap the rewards of fame in victory. Quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers dominate headlines and storylines.

Stiff defense pushes Vikings to Round 2

By MIKE KNAPP For Sun-Times Media — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

On the scoreboard, Geneva's 36-8 win over Shepard on Saturday in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs would look like the Vikings had an offensive explosion.

Geneva, Beitzel roll past Shepard

BY PATRICK Z. McGAVIN — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva quarterback Brandon Beitzel recovered from the slow start to throw three touchdown passes that powered the host Vikings to a 36-8 victory over Shepard Saturday afternoon in 7A.

Geneva pulls away from Batavia in fourth

By TOM STRONG For The Beacon-News — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

One of the great rivalry games in the state played out at Bulldog Stadium in Batavia to conclude the regular season Friday. It was a much closer affair than most may have predicted, considering Geneva was 7-1 coming in and Batavia was 2-6.

Geneva edges Kaneland

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva 27, Kaneland 24: Geneva�s Michael Santacaterina (7-1, 5-1 Western Sun) scored his fourth touchdown of the night on a two-yard run to give lift the Vikings the win in overtime.

Geneva knocks off Kaneland

BY CARTER CRANE — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva topped Kaneland on Friday night 27-24.Geneva�s Michael Santacaterina (7-1, 5-1 Western Sun) scored his fourth touchdown of the night on a two-yard run to give lift the Vikings the win in overtime.

Running game puts Vikings on sure WSC footing

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Jim Owczarski: On Thursday afternoon, Geneva coach Rob Wicinski likened the current Kaneland defense to the unheralded groups that won a Western Sun Conference title in 2006 and helped the Knights claim back-to-back state titles in 1997 and 1998. But the Geneva offensive line and running back Michael Santacaterina found a groove late in the game and ground out a 27-24 overtime victory over the Knights.

Game of the week: Kaneland vs. Geneva

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

The Vikings are one of the few teams in the area that seem to be able to keep the Knights passing game under control. But in last week's loss, Rochelle exploited some holes in the Vikings secondary.

Rochelle ends Geneva's regular-season dominance

By BILL KINDT For The Beacon-News — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

An upset, it probably was. A fluke, it definitely wasn't. Yes, Rochelle's thrilling 21-14 victory over Geneva at muddy Burgess Field Friday night shook the high school football world.

Geneva flying under the radar

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Has anybody noticed the Geneva Vikings are undefeated again? If it's possible for a state finalist to fly under the radar the following season, the Vikings have done so. Part of it is because undefeated seasons feel like a foregone conclusion. The Vikings haven't lost a regular season game since Oct. 20, 2006. That equates to a 24-game winning streak.

Geneva powers through mud, Barbs

By BILL KINDT For The Beacon-News — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:01 CST

Offensive linemen kind of get their groove on when the playing field turns into a gooey mess. Geneva's Burgess Field was just that Friday night. That suited the Vikings' offensive line just fine, thank you very much. It was total domination from start to finish as the Vikings celebrated homecoming with a 55-0 rout of DeKalb.

Geneva 2-way star wins Week 5 vote

STAFF REPORT — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva two-way star Michael Santacaterina was voted YourSeason.com's top star of Week 5.

Vote: Who was the top football star in Week 5?

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Star gazing: YourSeason.com's stars of the week is back by popular demand. Be sure to vote for who you think is the top star. Voting ends Wednesday night at 10 p.m. Please note voting is limited to one vote per day per computer.

Geneva finds the road to success

BY PAUL JOHNSON -- FOR THE BEACON NEWS — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Paul Johnson: Friday's thrilling 26-24 win at Glenbard South moved Geneva's football team to 4-0 on the season, and it was big on two other fronts.

Second-half adjustments boost Geneva

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Geneva's football team has aspirations of an unbeaten regular season, and those ambitions were put to a serious test at Glenbard South on Friday.

Geneva holds off Yorkville

BY CURT HERRON — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva 21, Yorkville 10: No. 21 Geneva fell behind 10-0 after one quarter, but scored the final 21 points to win its Western Sun conference opener at home.

Foxes give Vikings all they can handle

By BILL KINDT For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

There's something about Burgess Field that ignites a fire in the Yorkville football team. Two years ago the Foxes threw a scare into the Vikings before losing a close game, and the same scare was in evidence Friday night when Geneva struggled to hold on for a 21-10 victory.

Geneva defense shows its mettle

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Beacon News — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

Paul Johnson: Fans who have watched the rise of Geneva�s football program from afterthought to state powerhouse have gotten used to explosive offensive stars. But this season, faced with replacing Michael Ratay�s ridiculous production, the focus has shifted to the defense. And through two games, the results have been impressive.

Geneva outlasts Mustangs

BY TINA AKOURIS -- STAFF REPORTER — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:00 CST

It was billed as a showdown between one of the top Public League teams and one of the strongest suburban ones. But host Geneva's 31-20 win over Morgan Park Friday turned into a penalty infested contest Friday.

Real test awaits Geneva

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

Give the Geneva coaching staff and athletic director credit � they don't shy away from a challenge. The Vikings scheduled two tough non-conference games this year against St. Charles East and Morgan Park, and today's home game against the Mustangs is a real test for the Class 7A power.

Vikings beat one of Public League's best

By TINA AKOURIS Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

It was billed as a showdown between one of the top Public League teams in Morgan Park and one of the strongest in the far western suburbs in host Geneva, but it turned into a penalty-infested contest Friday night.

Week 2 breakdown: Geneva vs. Morgan Park

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:01 CST

A look at how Geneva and Morgan park match up.

Geneva finds way to beat St. Charles East

By PAUL JOHNSON For The Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:01 CST

It wasn't always pretty, but Geneva's football team started its climb to what the program hopes will be a repeat state title-game run with a win Friday. The Vikings were solid at times, sloppy at others in a 13-6 nonconference win over St. Charles East in the season opener at Norris Stadium on Friday night.

Breakdown: Geneva football 2009

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

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New faces step up for Geneva

BY JIM OWCZARSKI jowczarski@scn1.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

A joy of high school football, at least for coaches, is its turnover. Sure, they love senior-dominated rosters that often lead to great success. But when those seniors leave, a huge hole is left. Returning seniors have not played much, and a new crop of juniors comes up with no feel for varsity speed.

Western Sun preview capsule

BY TINA AKOURIS takouris@suntimes.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Glenbard South will make the conference race interesting, challenging the usual suspects of Geneva and Batavia. Also watch out for Kaneland and junior quarterback Joe Camiliere.

Aurora-area teams starting fresh

BY JIM OWCZARSKI -- BEACON NEWS — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00 CST

Geneva and Aurora Christian are coming off state championship game appearances, but the two schools are just like everyone else at this point -- starting over. But it's that freshness that always makes the first day something to look forward to.