Football Recap: Dakota Takes a Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 19, 2025, 9:18pm

Football Recap: Dakota Indians vs. Lena-Winslow Panthers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Dakota High School. Watch Full Replay

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Friday just wasn't the day for Dakota's offense. They were outmatched by the Lena-Winslow Panthers and fell 38-0. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 324th, while the Panthers are ranked 41st).

Dakota's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Lena-Winslow, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dakota will take on Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will be up against the Crusaders' rather soft defense (which has allowed 47.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lena-Winslow, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fulton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Steamers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 43 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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