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Michigan High School Football - Utica winner over Dakota
October 17, 2025: Macomb, MI 48044
 The Utica Chieftains (Utica, MI) football knocked off the host Dakota Cougars (Macomb, MI), 26-17 in Friday's non-league outing.
The Chieftains now sport a 6-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cousino for a non-league outing on Friday, October 24. Utica will clash with a Patriots squad coming off a 56-12 non-league win over Lake Shore (St. Clair Shores, MI). The Patriots record now stands at 6-2.
Coming up next, the Cougars battle the Oxford Wildcats (Oxford, MI) in a non-league contest, on Friday, October 24.  Dakota will attempt to better on its 6-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the contest with a 6-2 record after their 27-14 non-league win over North Farmington (Farmington Hills, MI).