Batavia extended their postseason success on Saturday against Lincoln-Way West. They secured a 25-21 W over the Lincoln-Way West Warriors. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
A big part of Batavia's victory came down to the chemistry between Michael Vander Luitgaren and his top target Isaiah Brown. Vander Luitgaren threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.5 yards per attempt while Brown picked up 178 receiving yards and a touchdown. Brown was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 56 yards. Brett Berggren was another key player, picking up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Batavia's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. As for Lincoln-Way West, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 7-4 record.
Batavia will play host again on Saturday to welcome Downers Grove North, where kickoff is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. Downers Grove North will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Batavia surely won't give up without a fight. Lincoln-Way West does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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