Dakota was hoping this was the season they could compete again with Forreston and Lena-Winslow.

Two games will highlight the NUIC schedule in week three.

The NUIC football season openers ended Saturday afternoon with Polo knocking off host Orangeville 34-31. The Marcos trailed 31-21 going into the fourth quarter when they held the Broncos and scored two touchdowns to take the lead for good.

Here are the picks for the season openers of the NUIC football season on Friday, August 24th.

This year's Stateline Sports Hub NUIC Multi Sports athletes of the year are Rahveon Valentine from Lena-Winslow for the boys and Emily Offenhesier of Stockton for the girls.

Two girls from the NUIC stole the show with personal bests and winning state Saturday at Eastern.

Your favorite radio station is now compatible with all Alexa-enabled devices. Want to listen? Just ask Alexa!

Freeport won the 2A boys track Sectional at Richmond Burton Wednesday.

Winnebago won the girls 1A track Sectional Friday in windy and rainy conditions.

Belvidere North won the 3A girls Sectional Thursday at Dekalb. North who also dominated the NIC-10 Conference Championship now will go for the 3A State title.