Baseball Recap: Geneva Gets the Win
By Team Reports
Apr 18, 2026, 10:07am
Baseball Recap: Geneva Vikings vs. St. Charles North North Stars
After losing to St. Charles North the last time they met, Geneva decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Vikings skirted past the North Stars 3-1.
AJ Minderman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.

Tate Beran
| 04/17/26 @ St. Charles North | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Nichols | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs St. Charles North | 1 |
| 04/10/26 @ Naperville North | 1 |
| 04/09/26 vs South Elgin | 1 |
At the plate, Tate Beran was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nick Lozano, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Geneva's record now sits at 13-2. As for St. Charles North, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6-2 record this season.
Geneva will square off against Wheaton-Warrenville South at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Charles North, they will head out to face off against Libertyville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the North Stars surely won't give up without a fight.
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