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Recapping Week 5 football games around Kane County

North Stars only unbeaten in Dukane Conference

St. Charles North 35-20 over Geneva

St. Charles North rides Drew Surges’ 203 rushing yards and standout defensive play to a 35-20 win over previously undefeated Geneva in a matchup of DuKane Conference leaders.

Jake Bartelson’s story: https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/news/2022/09/24/drew-surges-4-tds-standout-play-on-defense-carries-st-charles-north-past-geneva-in-showdown-of-dukane-leaders/

St. Charles North quarterback Ethan Plumb hands the ball off to Joell Holloman during a game at Geneva on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Batavia 35-6 over Glenbard North

Batavia’s Drew Gerke, limited and forced to primarily play defense up to this point after suffering a broken hand just before the season opener, hauled in three touchdown passes to lead the Bulldogs to a decisive 35-6 win at Glenbard North.

Chris Casey’s story: https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/news/2022/09/24/drew-gerkes-3-tds-powers-batavias-blowout-win-at-glenbard-north/

Wheaton Warrenville South 27-0 over St. Charles East

Colin Moore returned an interception for a touchdown and set up two other scores to spark Wheaton Warrenville South to a 27-0 victory over St. Charles East at Red Grange Field.

Bob Narang’s story: https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/news/2022/09/24/colin-moores-pick-six-big-plays-in-all-three-phases-spark-wheaton-warrenville-souths-big-win-over-st-charles-east/

Kaneland 41-14 over Ottawa

The Kaneland Knights used four rushing TDs from Tyler Bradshaw and two Troyer Carlson scoring passes to Aric Johnson to top Ottawa, 41-14, during Friday’s Kishwaukee River/Interstate 8 White Division contest.

Brian Hoxsey’s story: https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/news/2022/09/24/football-tyler-bradshaw-scores-4-td-to-help-kaneland-roll-past-ottawa/

Batavia's Ryan Whitwell (3) carries the ball against Glenbard North during a football game at Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream on Friday, Sep 23, 2022.

Burlington Central 24-20 over Crystal Lake South

Burlington Central came up with one huge defensive stand as time ran out to beat Crystal Lake South 24-20 in their Fox Valley Conference game.

Daily Herald’s Dave Hess’ story: https://www.shawlocal.com/friday-night-drive/news/2022/09/24/burlington-central-holds-off-crystal-lake-south-at-the-end/

Marist over Marmion 42-0

Jacob Bartelson

Jacob Bartelson

Jake is a full-time sports reporter writing primarily for the Kane County Chronicle covering preps. His collective work is featured across several Shaw markets and platforms, including Friday Night Drive and Bears Insider. Jake began full-time in 2017.