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The Glenbard North Panthers will face off against the Geneva Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glenbard North will be strutting in after a victory while Geneva will be coming in after a defeat.
Glenbard North took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They strolled past Lake Park with points to spare, taking the game 41-23.
Donato Gatses
| 10/03/25 vs Lake Park | 283 |
| 09/26/25 @ Wheaton-Warrenville South | 165 |
| 09/19/25 vs St. Charles East | 189 |
Donato Gatses produced another solid performance rushing for 283 yards and four TDs while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 165 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Glenbard North was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Geneva fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Batavia on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 24-21.
Glenbard North will need to focus on slowing down Ben Peterson, one of several Geneva players who made an impact when they last played. He threw for 346 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 15.0 yards per attempt, and also punched in one rushing score. Peterson's passing game has become a key predictor of Geneva's success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. The Vikings' leading receiver Bennett Konkey was Peterson's top target yet again, picking up 159 receiving yards and one score.
Glenbard North pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.5 points on average over those games. As for Geneva, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-3.
Glenbard North might still be hurting after the 38-12 defeat they got from Geneva in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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