On the game's first play from scrimmage, St. Charles North defensive end Brian Pedersen shot through the Neuqua Valley offensive line to sack Wildcats quarterback Joey Ippolito for a 3-yard loss.

While the Wildcats turned a 58-yard kickoff return by Bobby Herzberger into a 3-0 lead after Trent Snyder booted a 37-yard field goal on the game's opening drive, Pedersen's defensive prowess helped set the tone for things to come.

The North Stars' stingy defense held Neuqua Valley (2-5, 2-2) to 98 yards of total offense, including just 5 yards rushing, during St. Charles North's 31-5 Upstate Eight Conference triumph Friday night in St. Charles.


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