The Stillman Valley Cardinals will venture away from home to square off against the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Stillman Valley humbled Rock Falls with a 42-6 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Cardinals' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 175th, while the Rockets are ranked 430th).
Meanwhile, Dixon entered their tilt with Oregon on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Hawks get on the board and left with a 56-0 win. The Dukes & Duchesses' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a point in their last three matchups.
Stillman Valley better keep an eye on Landon Knigge. He was instrumental in Dixon's win, rushing for 170 yards on only 14 carries. Knigge's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 139 rushing yards.
Stillman Valley now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Dixon, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Stillman Valley took a serious blow against Dixon in their previous matchup back in August of 2024, falling 56-14. Thankfully for the Cardinals, Cullen Shaner (who threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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