Pantherhawks Roll Rivals

It used to be that the entire season seemed like a countdown to 'THE' match – when Dakota and Lena-Winslow/Stockton would square off on the mat against each other.

The two most powerful 1A programs in northwest Illinois, quite often the winner of their battle had the inside track on who was going to win the state title.

But times, they are a changin'.

After both teams had to deliver the obligatory pounding to West Carroll – the epic match wrestling fans used to live for was far from being climactic. For whatever reasons, this year's Dakota squad has limited numbers and actually gave up six for...