Friday just wasn't the day for Wheaton North's offense. They were beaten by the Batavia Bulldogs 41-0 on Friday. That makes it the first time this season the Falcons have let down their home crowd.
Batavia's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Whitwell, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Whitwell's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 114 rushing yards dating back to last season. Brett Berggren was another key player, gaining 78 total yards and two touchdowns.
Wheaton North's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Batavia, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheaton North will play host again on Friday to welcome Wheaton-Warrenville South, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Wheaton-Warrenville South's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games. As for Batavia, they will host Geneva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Batavia: 13.8, Geneva: 12.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
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