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Thunderhawks' Outstanding Season Ends in OHSAA Playoffs

Posted on: November 2, 2026

Lakota East Football saw its successful 2026 campaign come to an end Friday, October 30, falling to Winton Woods 21-3 in the opening round of the OHSAA Division I Region 4 playoffs. The No. 12-seeded Thunderhawks faced a difficult road challenge against the

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Thunderhawks Bounce Back With 41–23 Victory

Posted on: October 20, 2026

Thunderhawks Bounce Back With 41–23 Victory Lakota East Football returned to its winning ways Friday night, October 16, defeating Colerain 41–23 in an important GMC road contest. Quarterback Nile Knutson led the offensive attack, completing 23

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HAWKS RALLY, FALL JUST SHORT AT FAIRFIELD

Posted on: October 5, 2026

Lakota East nearly pulled off a tremendous second-half comeback Friday night before falling at Fairfield, 35-31. The Hawks found themselves facing a 35-14 halftime deficit but refused to go away. East outscored Fairfield 17-0 in the second half, cutting into

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HAWKS CONTINUE TO BATTLE

Posted on: September 29, 2026

Lakota East ran into a talented Princeton squad Friday night at the Hawks Nest, falling 48-22 in GMC action. Despite the setback, quarterback Nile Knutson continued his productive season, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns while also adding a rushing

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EAST FOOTBALL ROLLS PAST HAMILTON, 37-13

Posted on: September 22, 2026

Lakota East Football continued its strong start to the season Friday night, rolling past Hamilton 37-13 on the road for its third consecutive victory. The Thunderhawks produced 306 yards of offense, including 192 on the ground, while the East defense limited

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: HAWKS HEAD TO HAMILTON!

Posted on: September 18, 2026

  After a championship week on the golf course, the spotlight shifts to the gridiron tonight. Lakota East Football takes its two-game winning streak on the road for another important Greater Miami Conference matchup at Hamilton. The Thunderhawks enter

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Putters Athlete of the Week

Posted on: September 17, 2026

THUNDERHAWKS EDGE OAK HILLS, 31-28

Posted on: September 8, 2026

  Lakota East Football got back in the win column Friday night, earning an important 31-28 road victory over Oak Hills. The win improves the Thunderhawks to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in Greater Miami Conference play. After opening the season with a dominant

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HAWKS FALL IN EAST-WEST RIVALRY

Posted on: September 1, 2026

Lakota East suffered its first loss of the season Friday night, falling 48-18 to Lakota West in the annual district rivalry matchup. The loss moves the Thunderhawks to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in GMC play following their impressive 41-14 season-opening victory

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FOOTBALL ROLLS PAST CENTERVILLE, 41-14

Posted on: August 24, 2026

What a way to start the season! Lakota East Football exploded for 41 first-half points Friday night and rolled to an impressive 41-14 season-opening victory over Centerville on Future Hawks Night. Quarterback Nile Knutson completed 20-of-29 passes for 268

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