Macomb Dakota senior quarterback Nikkos Davis slips past a pair of Utica defenders during the Cougars' Division 1 district semifinals clash with Utica on Friday. Davis and the Cougars found a way to advance with a 6-3 victory over the Chieftains on Oct. 31, 2025. (DAN STICKRADT -- MediaNews Group)

Utica senior running back Mahti Gwilly (No. 1) picks up this block from teammate Elijah Coffee (No. 7) during Friday's Division 1 district semifinals clash with Macomb Dakota on Oct. 31, 2025. (DAN STICKRADT -- MediaNews Group)

Macomb Dakota junior Giovanny Mendoza (No. 91) locks up Utica junior quarterback Johnny Hiegel Friday during the second half of the Cougars' 6-3 victory over the Chieftains on Oct. 31, 2025.

Macomb Dakota rallied past Utica 6-3 Friday to win a Division 1 district semifi

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