Extra incentive wasn’t needed for Wheaton Warrenville South Friday.

In any given winning streak, no formula can arguably be considered a ‘one size fits all’.

A year ago, Tanner Dixon and Thomas Diamond played completely different roles for Geneva’s basketball team.

Geneva’s Jimmy Rasmussen shook his head in frustration early in Wednesday’s game.

Jimmy Rasmussen basically ensured Geneva would win a 10th straight game.

Tommy Diamond arguably isn’t quite known for his 3-point shot on the basketball court.

A weeknight nonconference game is not the ideal venue to fire up the home team.

K.J. McNeive certainly isn’t afraid to shoot the ball when he’s open.

Employing a tenacious defense and utilizing its inside game, Geneva beat Huntley 47-42 in the second Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic semifinal game Thursday night in DeKalb.

Instead of playing in the usual zone, Jimmy Rasmussen was tasked with guarding DeKalb 3-point specialist Sean Reynolds 1-on-1.

Please excuse Crystal Lake South boys basketball coach Matt LePage if he forgets what day it is over the next week or so.

Geneva appeared ready and locked in from opening tip Friday.

Scott Hennig came home for the holidays Tuesday night.

Tanner Dixon’s arrival to the varsity lineup this season is bringing back solid returns for Geneva.

Even if Luca Carbonaro’s shot isn’t falling, his presence on the floor late in basketball games perhaps says more about his evolving overall impact beyond offense.

Here’s a look at what to expect this winter for the DuKane Conference boys basketball teams.

Geneva’s Mick Lawrence and Jimmy Rasmussen are part of a new guard of sorts.