Streaking for six: Dunlap football gets easy TD after receiver left completely unguarded

Dunlap 's passing offense is tough to stop even when opponents play defense. Leave the Eagles receivers unguarded, and you got trouble.

That's what happened in a wild and unique moment Friday night as Dunlap faced Rock Island in a high school football game.

Coming off the sideline to start the fourth quarter, 10 of Dunlap's players headed toward the ball near midfield. Outside receiver Dawson Marmion needed to only jog a few yards to get to his spot, which happened to be near the Eagles sideline.

No defender from Rock Island followed.

Marmion seemed surprised. The 6-foot-2 receiver quickly realized he was going to be left unguarded, looked toward his sideline and then signaled quarterback John Bargen. Dunlap snapped the ball quickly as Marmion took off down field, Bargen's throw dropping in Marmion's hands, in stride, just past midfield. He sprinted untouched for a 61-yard touchdown that help propel the Eagles to a 41-31 victory.

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Dunlap (2-0), ranked No. 1 in the Journal Star power rankings , now has scored 89 points in its two victories. It opens Mid-Illini Conference play next week against Pekin (1-1).

Wes Huett is Journal Star sports editor. You can reach him at whuett@pjstar.com or follow him on X.com @WesHuett.

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