NILES — In the 128-year history of Niles McKinley football, the program has experienced a 48-game unbeaten streak, a handful of undefeated seasons and a pair of state championships.

But just once has Niles won more than 10 games in a single season.

Last Friday, that team — the 2000 edition of the Red Dragons — was honored at Bo Rein Stadium during Niles’ game against rival Howland.

The 25th reunion brought together roughly 25 former players and coaches who were part of the team that went 11-2 and made Niles’ deepest playoff run in program history.

“That team was as good as any Division II team in the state,” said Bill Bohren, who coached the Red Dragons from 1996-2002. “We had a tremendous ball control offense. Our line was one of the best in the state. We had a great kicking game and

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