To open DuKane Conference play, Wheaton North did an impression of a “Madden NFL” player who almost entirely calls runs.

That strategy can work if you have a good running back. In this case, it was Max Serbick.

With quarterback Jake Johnson out with an injury, the Falcons fed Serbick early and often, and his 308 yards and three touchdowns on 48 carries made the difference in a 30-20 win over Lake Park on Friday at Rexilius Field.

“I mean, I was just ready to step up,” Serbick said. “I was ready to lead the team. I was ready to take them on my back.”

Neither team scored on its first possession, but George Tzamouranis (121 yards on 21-of-28 passing) drew first blood for the Lancers when he reached the end zone for the only score of the opening quarter.

Serbick began the second quarter

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