The start of the 2018 campaign for the Dakota Indians and the Forreston Cardinals couldn’t be any more similar to that of 2017. Dakota has raced out to a 2-0 start with convincing victories over Galena and AFC, while Forreston is 1-1 after a defeat at the hands of the defending state champion and #1 team in the state, the Lena-Winslow Panthers. Friday night will see the Indians as the underdog, as Forreston comes into the game ranked #9 in the state, while Dakota has the #10

Dakota - The Dakota Indians wasted no time making up for a late arrival official crew. Aiden Cassidy took the opening kickoff 75 yards for an Indians touchdown, giving Dakota a quick 7-0 lead. After a quick 3 and out for AFC, Dakota was in good position to add to their lead. Dakota wasted no time, as Josh Clark connected with Carter Drake for a 33 yard Touchdown pass giving the Indians a 13-0 lead with 7:19 remaining in the first quarter. The Raiders were unable to get anyt

Galena - As the 2018 season gets underway, there are a lot of expectations for both Dakota and Galena. Dakota is looking to avenge last year's tight double overtime loss to Princeville in 1st round action. Galena is looking to crawl its way back to the top of the conference, where it has long been a perennial power until the last 2 seasons. Dakota came into Friday night ranked #12 in the state in Class 1A. Galena is in search of their first win since the 2016 season. It has a

Interview with Dakota HC Joe Free | 2:48 Galena Pirates | 11:37 Du-Pec Rivermen | 15:50 East Dubuque Warriors | 20:12 Amboy Clippers | 23:25 EPC Wildcatz | 26:55 West Carroll Thunder | 32:41 Dakota Indians | 38:20 Forreston Cardinals | 45:16 Le-Win Panthers | 51:28 Northwest Predictions | 1:00:36 Final Thoughts | 1:02:31 --- Special thank you to Coach's Golf and Grill for hosting our first public show! #NUICNORTHWEST #HeadCoachInterview #GalenaPirates #DuPecRivermen #EastDubu

The Dakota Indians are looking to make some noise in 2018. Lying in the way are the teams that have given Dakota the most fits in recent years, the Forreston Cardinals and Lena-Winslow Panthers. For Dakota to get back to prominence they will need to overcome a 95-7 point differential from last year against these 2 teams. Coach Joe Free is entering his 3rd year at the helm, and there is no denying that he is making the Indians "his" team with his "Dakota Way" outlook. The Indi