
Lyons quarterback Joey Antonietti failed to complete a pass until late in the third quarter, finishing 2-of-12 for nine yards. In a game where both teams struggled finding a flow due to each team compiling penalty after penalty - Lyons with 11 penalties for 95 yards York with 10 for 120 yards - the Dukes relied on their defense to keep the Lions (2-3, 1-2) in check. We're off to a great start and want to keep it going." They've played great in the first five games and really helped us out. "But you have to give credit to our defense. "It's been awesome, just a lot of hard work," Vezza said. Vezza, for his part, said he's happy to be a contributor on a winning team. When the final buzzer sounded, Vezza and his teammates were mobbed by the large student body on the field, leading to a wild celebration of the program's undefeated start heading into next week's colossal challenge at undefeated and state-ranked Glenbard West. With the win, the Dukes (5-0, 3-0) are off to their best start since opening with six victories in a row in 2010.īy his solid play, both running and passing the ball on a wet, rainy night, Vezza solidified his starting quarterback status. Vezza passed for 163 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 71 yards in a 14-7 win in West Suburban Silver play on Friday in Elmhurst.

A week later, in front of a large Homecoming crowd, Vezza spun his magic for a second time against Lyons Twp.
