Article updated: 9/8/2012 12:53 PM

Wheaton North overcomes Naperville North

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Rashad Crosby of Naperville North,left, gets ready to hit Matt Biegalski of Wheaton North Friday night in Naperville.

Paul Michna | Staff Photographer

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It was tough to find a rhythm Friday night.For Wheaton North's football team, though, a snail's pace was better than no pace at all.Overcoming a sometimes sluggish outing, Wheaton North opened DuPage Valley Conference play with a 21-7 victory at Naperville North. While the Falcons' defense bent but didn't break until a 21-0 lead narrowed in the fourth quarter, the offense struggled for consistency except for a third-quarter burst of 2 touchdowns. Regardless, Wheaton North (3-0, 1-0) is simply happy with starting DVC play on the right foot.