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Burlington — Old friends will meet up tonight in the “War on 34” when Eric Rawson and Mount Pleasant travel to take on Caleb Akey and Burlington.
The two men both assisted on the great staffs under Paul Rundquist and remain close friends.
Lately, it’s been Akey getting the best of the Panthers — with Burlington winning two straight.
The Grayhounds enter 11-7 and have won four of five, including an impressive win Monday night over Class 3A’s top-ranked Fort Madison.
Amarion Davis leads Burlington with 14.1 points per game, while Merquiche Lewis averages 12.7.
Mount Pleasant has won four straight to pull within one game of .500.
The Panthers pulled out a 12-point, 55-43 overtime win over Iowa City Regina on Tuesday night.
Tonight’s game will begin at 7:30 p.m. from Burlington High School.
You can listen on FM 105.5 and kilj.com.