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“This is what high school basketball is about”: Peoria Christian makes comeback to move on to super-sectionals 

Writer's picture: Mark WagnerMark Wagner

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Peoria Christian players celebrate their Class 1A Brimfield Sectional title. Mark Wagner/Clutch Sports Media

BRIMFIELD - After 21 years, Peoria Christian can once again call itself a sectional champion.


The Chargers used a comeback effort in the second half to take down Princeville 57-54 in the Class 1A Brimfield Sectional final in front of a packed house.


“It’s incredible,” Peoria Christian head coach Jason Persinger said. “It’s only the second time in school history. It just means everything. This is what high school basketball’s about, and I’m really grateful for it.”


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