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Respect earned: How Pekin pulled out its thrilling 34-33 victory over Dunlap

Updated: Sep 17


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The Pekin Dragons look to the sidelines during a 2023 game against Morton. Francisco Alonzo/Clutch Sports Media

DUNLAP — Pekin and Dunlap met for their Mid-Illini Conference opener on Friday and the game did not disappoint. 


Following back-to-back 40-point wins, Dunlap came in with plenty of momentum. But the Dragons, who had won and lost a game by a close margin each time, proved that their grittiness and experience in close games was enough to take down the Eagles in a thrilling 34-33 finish. 

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