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Broker Bailey and Gavin Thompson, former Pekin High School standouts, played on Wednesday, February 21 in NJCAA game

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Illinois Central Cougars Coach Brett Kelley (2024) | Illinois Central Cougars

Illinois Central Cougars Coach Brett Kelley (2024) | Illinois Central Cougars

On Wednesday, February 21, former Pekin High School standouts Broker Bailey and Gavin Thompson’s current college team, the Illinois Central Cougars, lost 12-3 in their NJCAA game against the Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm.

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois. This was their first matchup against the Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm this season.

The Cougars’ next game is scheduled for Friday, February 23 at 2 p.m. in Senatobia, Mississippi against Northwest Mississippi Rangers.

Name: Broker Bailey
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Hometown: Pekin
Height: 5′9″

Name: Gavin Thompson
Position: Right Handed Pitcher
Hometown: Pekin
Height: 6′5″

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