Photos: The Eastland Cougars take on the Pecatonica Indians in Friday’s Class 1A Orion Sectional final.

The Eastland Cougars faced the Pecatonica Indians in Friday’s Class 1A Orion Sectional final at Orion High School on March 6, 2026. Eastland won the game 48-41.
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Eastland’s defense held tough and made key plays in a 48-41 win over Pecatonica to win the Class 1A Orion Sectional title and get back to the Elite Eight. ‘We’re playing some of our best, grittiest basketball
Eastland beats Pecatonica 48-41 to return to the Elite Eight in Class 1A
Eastland beats Pecatonica 48-41 to return to the Elite Eight in Class 1A
Eastland beats Pecatonica 48-41 to return to the Elite Eight in Class 1A

Eastland’s defense held tough and made key plays in a 48-41 win over Pecatonica to win the Class 1A Orion Sectional title and get back to the Elite Eight. ‘We’re playing some of our best, grittiest basketball
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