Two dominant signal callers in Anthony Chahino and Ethan Plumb are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Geneva Vikings will look to defend their home field on Friday against the St. Charles North North Stars at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
St. Charles North is hoping to do what St. Charles East couldn't on Friday: put an end to Geneva's winning streak, which now stands at eight games. Geneva breezed by St. Charles East on the road to the tune of 49-14. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Fighting Saints are ranked 103rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Geneva had a senior duo take command as Chahino threw for 257 yards and six touchdowns and Talyn Taylor picked up 113 receiving yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Taylor also racked up nine rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Geneva didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alexander Griffith and Dylan Reyes.
Meanwhile, St. Charles North waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 43-13 win over the Lancers. That 30 point margin sets a new team best for the North Stars this season.
Geneva pushed their record up to 8-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for St. Charles North, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Geneva beat St. Charles North 20-10 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Does Geneva have another victory up their sleeve, or will St. Charles North turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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