The 2024 football season was a memorable one for Geneva .

From defeating rival Batavia for the first time in 13 years, to winning their first-ever DuKane Conference championship and even making it all the way to the state title game for the first time since 2008, there were plenty of big moments from the Vikings.

And it all started with Bennett Konkey. He made his first varsity start as a sophomore, taking the opening kickoff in Week 1 against Larkin 80 yards for a touchdown.

One year later, a lot has changed on the Vikings’ offense, but the junior wouldn’t mind starting the 2025 season with another house call.

“I’m looking to do it again,” Konkey said. “It’s against the same team, but it’s at their place so hopefully I can do it there now.”

The wide receiver is one of just three re

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