Ottawa lost a heartbreaker to Dixon when they met back in November of 2023, and they left with a heavy heart again on Wednesday. The Pirates took a 37-19 bruising from the Dukes & Duchesses. The game marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Pirates
| 12/03/25 vs Dixon | 19-37 |
| 12/01/25 @ Serena | 42-28 |
| 11/22/25 vs Pontiac | 58-30 |
| 11/20/25 vs East Peoria | 45-42 |
| 11/18/25 @ Prairie Central | 38-27 |
Ottawa moved to 4-2 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Dixon, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Ottawa will challenge Kaneland at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Pirates' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Dixon, they will venture away from home to challenge Oswego at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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