Football Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Dakota + How To Watch

Dakota won the last time they faced Sterling Heights Stevenson and things went their way on Friday too. The Cougars took down the Titans 28-14. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Cougars' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 13th, while the Titans are ranked 61st).

Nikkos Davis was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns.

On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Dakota's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Evan Wolf, Anthony (Aj) Arini, and Tyson Dutt, who each picked up one sack apiece. Dakota received some extra help from Rashad Wilson, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Cougars

Previous 4 Games

09/19/25 vs Sterling Heights Stevenson	28-14
09/12/25 @ Anchor Bay	17-7
09/05/25 @ L'Anse Creuse North	30-0
08/28/25 vs Brother Rice	14-10

The win keeps Dakota at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.8 points on average this season. As for Sterling Heights Stevenson, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Dakota is set to face off against their familiar foe Chippewa Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Sterling Heights Stevenson will challenge rival Utica Eisenhower at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.