Geneva returns to full health, takes down Naperville Central

Geneva’s Michael Lawrence (2) splits two Naperville Central defenders on the way to the basket. (Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times)

Ideally, the first 30 games of the season would be spent working toward this week. Teams want to peak as the playoffs start.

Geneva, however, hasn’t had that luxury. The Vikings have struggled with illness for the last month and entered the playoffs finally healthy but lacking sharpness.