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| 10/10/25 - Away | 50-15 W |
| 10/04/24 - Away | 71-7 W |
| 09/29/23 - Home | 62-12 W |
| 09/23/22 - Away | 25-29 L |
| 09/24/21 - Home | 53-26 W |
| + 4 more games |
Dixon extended their winning streak to five on Friday, bumping them up to 6-1. They blew past the Winnebago Indians, posting a 50-15 victory. The Dukes & Duchesses' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Landon Knigge was his usual excellent self, rushing for 250 yards and five touchdowns on only eight carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 91 yards.
Dixon's run defense was locked in: Winnebago could only muster 2.1 yards per carry. That's the most yards per carry they've managed all season.
As for Winnebago, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 328th, while Dixon is ranked 69th).
Winnebago's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaeden Langholf, who threw for 125 yards and a pair of TDs. 84 of those passing yards were hauled in by Bryant Beck, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Dixon will venture away from home to challenge Streator at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dukes & Duchesses are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Winnebago, they will head out to square off against Oregon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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