Streator extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 1-7. They took a blow against the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses, falling 65-0. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 374th, while the Dukes & Duchesses are ranked 97th).
As for Dixon, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 3.8 points on average over those games.
It was another big night for Landon Knigge, who rushed for 177 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries. Thanks to that big game, he is now up to 17 rushing touchdowns on the season.
Coming up, Streator will head out to challenge Manteno at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dixon, they will welcome Genoa-Kingston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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