Ben Peterson , who’s entering his junior year at quarterback, would have loved to play a bigger role last season as Geneva reached the Class 6A state championship game.

With Roosevelt recruit Tony Chahino putting together a stellar senior season as the Vikings’ starting quarterback, however, Peterson had to sit back and learn as a sophomore.

That hasn’t stopped him from already getting a handful of Division I offers despite not having the requisite varsity experience. But it’s his show now — and he’s ready to shine.

“I think this is my time to show everyone why I got those offers in the first place,” Peterson said. “I haven’t had any varsity film, but I have been playing really well freshman and sophomore year.”

The 6-foot-4, 200-pound Peterson pointed out that being called up for t

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