Peoria High football’s stalwart senior class is using their state title loss as freshmen to fuel their final postseason run

( 25News Now ) - After a heartbreaking state title loss in 2022 as freshmen, the now senior leaders of the Peoria High football team are using that loss to inspire themselves and their teammates as they begin their final postseason run.

The Lions open the 5A State Playoffs Saturday at Peoria Stadium, taking on Decatur MacArthur.

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