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Fay delivers on cue, blasts three-run homer to send Gems into conference title game

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

QUINCY — Brad Gyorkos called it. With the Quincy Gems’ Logan Voth on third base and Hayden Moore on second with one out in the sixth inning Sunday night, the Normal CornBelters summoned left-hander Ryan Weaver from the bullpen before Andrew Fay came to the plate. While Weaver warmed up, Voth … ...Read Full Article about Fay delivers on cue, blasts three-run homer to send Gems into conference title game

Sports Spotlight

Latham’s pinch-hit grand slam in sixth helps Gems close regular season with victory

by Muddy River News

QUINCY — Quincy Gems manager Brad Gyorkos made the right move at the right time. The Gems had just taken a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning thanks to a solo home run by Luke Napleton and a wild pitch that allowed Lucas Loos to score. Quincy went on to load the bases, and Gyorkos pulled … ...Read Full Article about Latham’s pinch-hit grand slam in sixth helps Gems close regular season with victory

From sea to shining sea: Quincy native tackling TransAmerica Bicycle Trail

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

QUINCY — Michael Longo kept searching for an edge he couldn’t find. Having played soccer the majority of his life — the former Quincy High School all-stater enjoyed a stellar collegiate career at Lewis & Clark Community College and Millikin University — he found himself missing the drive it … ...Read Full Article about From sea to shining sea: Quincy native tackling TransAmerica Bicycle Trail

O’Connor dominates Bees, Loos hits pair of home runs as Gems cruise to home victory

by Muddy River News

QUINCY — The only thing that kept Tim O’Connor from completely dominating the Burlington Bees on Friday night was a pitch count. O’Connor limited the Bees to one hit through 6 2/3 innings, but Prospect League rules forced him to be taken out of the game after 97 pitches. Stefan Stockwell came in … ...Read Full Article about O’Connor dominates Bees, Loos hits pair of home runs as Gems cruise to home victory

Racing notebook: Diving into leaderboards with four feature nights remaining in points race

by Steve Eighinger

QUINCY — Adams County Speedway returns to action Sunday night following last week's scheduled break before the home stretch of points racing begins. There are just four Sunday nights remaining prior to track champs being crowned August 28. Here's all you need to know, numerically speaking, … ...Read Full Article about Racing notebook: Diving into leaderboards with four feature nights remaining in points race

Pressbox

Muddy River Breakdown with Schuck and DOB: Episode 1

by Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — Reunited and it feels so good. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman and the newest addition to the Muddy River Sports team, Don O'Brien, spent 13 years working side-by-side in the sports department of the Quincy Herald-Whig and sharing the studio for shows such as "The Sports Writers … ...Read Full Article about Muddy River Breakdown with Schuck and DOB: Episode 1

Brimming with confidence, Illinois squad proves it belongs on softball’s biggest stage

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

ROXANA, Del. — A glimmer of hope is all that was needed. When the Illinois District 17 softball team headed to the Central Regional in Michigan, advancing to the Senior League Softball World Series was still a pipedream, even if a spot in the 10-team field was only four victories away. “I … ...Read Full Article about Brimming with confidence, Illinois squad proves it belongs on softball’s biggest stage

Schuckman: Summer job allows Liberty’s Klingele to give new life to floor in gym he’s called home

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

LIBERTY, Ill. — The signs taped to the front doors of Liberty High School saying “Gym Closed” were a clear indication the administration didn’t want anyone coming around. Even if such warnings were ignored, no one was getting in the gym anyhow. Chains and padlocks on the doors ensured … ...Read Full Article about Schuckman: Summer job allows Liberty’s Klingele to give new life to floor in gym he’s called home

Quincy

Croes extends hitting streak to 15 games but Gems fail to hang on to five-run lead in loss to Springfield

by Muddy River News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — After scoring seven runs in the second inning to take a 7-2 lead, the Quincy Gems didn’t score in the final seven innings and lost 12-7 to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes on Thursday night in a Prospect League game at Robin Roberts Field. The Gems used seven hits to score all … ...Read Full Article about Croes extends hitting streak to 15 games but Gems fail to hang on to five-run lead in loss to Springfield

Croes has four hits, Napleton has four RBIs as Gems snap four-game losing streak

by Muddy River News

QUINCY — The Normal Cornbelters were just a few feet away from tying the score in the eighth inning on Wednesday night. However, Zach Goodman’s fly ball with two runners on base and two outs was caught up against the right-field wall, and the Quincy Gems added a run in the bottom of the eighth … ...Read Full Article about Croes has four hits, Napleton has four RBIs as Gems snap four-game losing streak

Gems limited to six hits, one run as they are officially out of second-half race for division title

by Muddy River News

ALTON, Ill. — The Quincy Gems were officially eliminated from any chance of winning the second half title in the Prospect League’s Great River Division with a 3-1 loss to the Alton River Dragons on Wednesday night. The Gems (9-15 second half, 28-28 overall) are six games behind first-place Normal … ...Read Full Article about Gems limited to six hits, one run as they are officially out of second-half race for division title

Illinois

Illinois District 17’s pursuit of World Series title ends in quarterfinals

by Muddy River Sports

ROXANA, Del. — An incredible run came to an abrupt end late Friday night. A nearly unhittable pitcher is why. The Illinois District 17 softball team, which finished atop its pool at the Senior League Softball World Series, was limited to one hit by Curacao right-hander J’Dah Girigorie in a 2-0 … ...Read Full Article about Illinois District 17’s pursuit of World Series title ends in quarterfinals

Illinois suffers first loss at Senior League Softball World Series, remains top seed coming out of pool

by Muddy River Sports

ROXANA, Del. — The comeback kids nearly made it two rallies in a row. One day after a walk-off single in the eighth inning kept the Illinois District 17 softball undefeated in pool play at the Senior League Softball World Series, the Land of Lincolners found themselves in a late-inning hole again … ...Read Full Article about Illinois suffers first loss at Senior League Softball World Series, remains top seed coming out of pool

Another strong start offensively sends Illinois District 17 to second straight victory at World Series

by Muddy River Sports

ROXANA, Del. — Emma Henry couldn’t let her twin sister have all the fun. One day after Grace Henry jacked a grand slam as part of a nine-run inning that propelled the Illinois District 17 team to a victory in its opening game of the Senior League Softball World Series, Emma Henry followed suit … ...Read Full Article about Another strong start offensively sends Illinois District 17 to second straight victory at World Series

Missouri

Buoyed by staff and administrative support, Mark Twain’s Leake resigns to become college coach

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

CENTER, Mo. — Austin Leake understood the opportunity to chase his dream of coaching football at the college level came at a rather inopportune time. He wasn’t going to pursue it if anyone within his family, the Mark Twain coaching staff or the Mark Twain administration had serious … ...Read Full Article about Buoyed by staff and administrative support, Mark Twain’s Leake resigns to become college coach

Photo gallery: Missouri beats Illinois 7-4 in all-star baseball game at Clemens Field

by Muddy River Sports

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent Saturday night at Clemens Field as the eighth Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star baseball game unfolded. Here is a gallery of the images he collected both on the field and in the stands: … ...Read Full Article about Photo gallery: Missouri beats Illinois 7-4 in all-star baseball game at Clemens Field

Return of Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game comes with bevy of talent from both sides of Mississippi

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Like nearly every other big event during the summer of 2020, the Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star baseball game fell victim to a global pandemic. But Kevin and Aaron Peters, the Monroe City father-son duo who are the braintrust and the legs behind this event, never lost faith the … ...Read Full Article about Return of Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game comes with bevy of talent from both sides of Mississippi

College

Culver-Stockton College lands at No. 22 in NAIA preseason football poll

by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

CANTON, Mo. — Upon arriving on the Culver-Stockton College campus, Jase Orndorff heard the stories of the bleak days of the football team. He doesn’t want the Wildcats to ever experience that again. “Now it’s my job as the quarterback and one of the captains to keep us playing at a high … ...Read Full Article about Culver-Stockton College lands at No. 22 in NAIA preseason football poll

GLVC coaches pick QU football team to finish sixth in preseason poll

by Muddy River Sports

LEBANON, Ill. — There is excitement bubbling around the prospects of the Quincy University football team trotting out an offense that could challenge some of the single-season records the Hawks established last season. At the same time, there is concern about a defense that was one of the worst … ...Read Full Article about GLVC coaches pick QU football team to finish sixth in preseason poll

C-SC picked to finish second in Heart’s North Division in preseason football coaches’ poll

by Muddy River Sports

CANTON, Mo. — With success has come respect for the Culver-Stockton College football program. That is obvious with how the Heart of America Athletic Conference coaches voted in the league’s annual preseason poll. The Wildcats, coming off an historic 8-3 season last fall, were picked second in … ...Read Full Article about C-SC picked to finish second in Heart’s North Division in preseason football coaches’ poll

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Scoreboard

Scoreboard for Wednesday, May 18

Prep baseball At Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield, Quincy Class 2A QND Regional Quincy Notre Dame 13, Athens 3. Click here for the story and photo gallery. At Maroa, Ill. Class 2A Maroa-Forsyth Regional Williamsville 6, Pittsfield 4: A five-run third inning by the Bullets put … ...Read Full Article about Scoreboard for Wednesday, May 18

Scoreboard for Tuesday, May 17

Girls soccer At Advance Physical Therapy Field, Quincy Class 1A QND Sectional Quincy Notre Dame 6, Piasa Southwestern 0. Click here for the story. At Kahok Stadium, Collinsville, Ill. Class 3A Collinsville Regional Edwardsville 1, Quincy High School 0. Click here for the … ...Read Full Article about Scoreboard for Tuesday, May 17

Trending Posts This Week

  • Brimming with confidence, Illinois squad proves it belongs on softball’s biggest stage
    ROXANA, Del. — A glimmer of hope is all that was needed. When the Illinois District 17 softball team headed...
  • From sea to shining sea: Quincy native tackling TransAmerica Bicycle Trail
    QUINCY — Michael Longo kept searching for an edge he couldn’t find. Having played soccer the majority of his life...
  • Oh, Brothers: Harbins spending final weeks of summer together in Quincy Gems’ dugout
    QUINCY — Noah Harbin didn’t bother with a rebuttal. He just shook his head. Sitting across the table from his...
  • Muddy River Breakdown with Schuck and DOB: Episode 1
    QUINCY — Reunited and it feels so good. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman and the newest addition to the...
  • Illinois squad opens Senior League Softball World Series with offensive outburst
    FRANKFORD, Del. — The Illinois District 17 softball team packed the lumber for the long road trip. In the opening...

Briefs

Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament on Sept. 17 in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park

by Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17, in Huckleberry Park. The Trilogy Challenge is for novices and seasoned players. The entry fee is $35 and includes a player’s pack with three discs, microfiber towel and other … ...Read Full Article about Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament on Sept. 17 in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park

Golf tournament at Arrowhead Heights on Aug. 27 to benefit Payson Seymour boys basketball program

by Muddy River News

PAYSON, Ill. — A golf tournament to benefit the Payson Seymour High School boys basketball team will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Arrowhead Heights Golf Course in Camp Point. The tournament also will have a 50/50 raffle and silent basket raffle. Teams can register in advance by emailing … ...Read Full Article about Golf tournament at Arrowhead Heights on Aug. 27 to benefit Payson Seymour boys basketball program

Advance Physical Therapy offering free sports physicals Tuesday

by Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — Advance Physical Therapy is offering free sports physicals for athletes entering grades 5-12. The physicals take place from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Advance Physical Therapy, located inside the Blessing Health Center at 4800 Maine Street. To set up an appointment, contact … ...Read Full Article about Advance Physical Therapy offering free sports physicals Tuesday

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