Polo and Forreston register football victories in Sauk Valley competition

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

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Polo moved to 4-0 on the season with a 70-14 victory over Milledgeville in the Battle of the Blacktop. Mercer Mumford led the Polo offense with 161 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while the team established a 38-8 lead after the opening quarter. Elsewhere, Forreston defeated Dakota 53-14, fueled by a 53-point first half that included an opening kickoff return for a touchdown by Eli Ferris. Stockton secured a 40-3 win against Morrison after scoring all 40 points before halftime, and West Carroll improved to 3-1 by defeating River Ridge 68-6. In golf, the Dixon boys team earned a 151-158 victory over Winnebago behind a 34 from Graham McNitt, while Rachel Drew shot a 50 in the girls event.

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  • Polo moved to 4-0 after defeating Milledgeville 70-14.
  • Forreston led Dakota 53-0 at halftime in a 53-14 win.
  • Stockton improved to 3-1 following a 40-3 victory against Morrison.
  • Graham McNitt shot a 34 to lead Dixon over Winnebago in boys golf.
  • West Carroll improved to 3-1 after a 68-6 result against River Ridge.
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Forreston 53, Dakota 14: The Cardinals (3-1, 1-1 NUIC) led 53-0 at halftime in the home win. Liam Setterstrom led the ground game with 86 yards and a score. Eli Ferris returned the opening kick for a TD and had a 28-yard rushing score. Stockton 40, Morrison 3: The Blackhawks rolled to a home win after scoring all 40 points in the first half. Stockton (3-1, 2-0 NUIC) has allowed just 11 points ...

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