QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team didn’t score off the opening tip Tuesday night like it so often does. The Raiders didn’t convert on their opening possession either, which negated their ability to jump into a full-court press and create havoc for Quincy High School’s … ...Read Full Article about Defensive pressure, QND’s scoring duo too much for QHS to overcome in rivalry game
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Raiders’ Eftink gets last laugh after shooting prowess helps take down Blue Devils
QUINCY — The raucous, creative and comical Quincy High School students who packed the bleachers behind the girls basketball team’s bench Tuesday night need to check their schedules. Their presence is requested at future games. “Tell them to come out there and get me fired up,” Quincy Notre … ...Read Full Article about Raiders’ Eftink gets last laugh after shooting prowess helps take down Blue Devils
Inability to finish costs Hawks another chance to pick up GLVC victory
QUINCY — Deflated. There is no better word to describe the atmosphere surrounding the Quincy University men’s basketball program after Monday night’s 90-84 overtime loss to Missouri S&T in Great Lakes Valley Conference play at Pepsi Arena. Gut-punched would work, too. The Hawks had a … ...Read Full Article about Inability to finish costs Hawks another chance to pick up GLVC victory
Schuck on a Truck Zoom Edition: SLUH guard Nick Kramer
The glimmer in Nick Kramer’s eye shined when he began talking about the situation he will be walking into this weeked. He’s entering his father’s old neighborhood. With that comes the understanding of history, tradition and legacy. Jack Kramer is part of all three when it comes to the … ...Read Full Article about Schuck on a Truck Zoom Edition: SLUH guard Nick Kramer
Hawks struggle in fourth quarter, fall to Miners for third straight GLVC loss
QUINCY — The Quincy University women’s basketball team needs to work on its closing kick, too. The Hawks trailed Missouri S&T by one point heading to the fourth quarter Monday in Great Lakes Valley Conference play at Pepsi Arena, but the Miners scored the first 10 points of the final stanza … ...Read Full Article about Hawks struggle in fourth quarter, fall to Miners for third straight GLVC loss
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50 After 50: After new coach arrives, No. 34 Saukees become first of many sectional champions
The Illinois High School Association created a second class for boys basketball for the 1971-72 school year. The 2020-21 season would have been the 50th year of the boys basketball small-school tournament. Muddy River Sports is celebrating 50 years of small-school boys basketball by ranking the 50 … ...Read Full Article about 50 After 50: After new coach arrives, No. 34 Saukees become first of many sectional champions
Letter to the Editor: Why isn’t someone broadcasting tonight’s QHS vs. QND girls basketball game?
I was watching TV last night and had just made my hotel reservation in Bloomington-Normal for the 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX at Illinois State University in June. I played softball at ISU and graduated in 1988. I played volleyball, basketball and softball at Quincy Notre Dame … ...Read Full Article about Letter to the Editor: Why isn’t someone broadcasting tonight’s QHS vs. QND girls basketball game?
Crim: Hawkins remains passionate about coaching and committed to helping steer basketball in right direction
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — When Steve Hawkins answered a phone call from a number he didn’t recognize in September, he wasn’t surprised the caller wanted to know if he would be interested in a basketball coaching opening. After all, he had fielded numerous inquiries since Western Michigan University … ...Read Full Article about Crim: Hawkins remains passionate about coaching and committed to helping steer basketball in right direction
Quincy
Raiders get stingy defensively, pick up pair of victories in BCC Shootout
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Quincy Notre Dame boys basketball coach Kevin Meyer said the Raiders “defended like crazy” during a sweep of two games Monday at the Bloomington Central Catholic Shootout. It took a collective effort to be that good. “The guys were connected,” Meyer said. “All five guys … ...Read Full Article about Raiders get stingy defensively, pick up pair of victories in BCC Shootout
Sharrow, Miller beat box their way to individual titles as QHS captures championship of own wrestling invite
QUINCY — Hugh Sharrow's academic standing says freshman, but he's obviously wiser — and talented — well beyond his years. "He's legendary," Quincy High School wrestling coach Phil Neally said through a wry smile. Neally likes to talk as much about Sharrow's beat-boxing abilities as he does his … ...Read Full Article about Sharrow, Miller beat box their way to individual titles as QHS captures championship of own wrestling invite
Talton finds rhythm, Blue Devils avenge loss at Roy S. Anderson Gym by barraging Railsplitters
LINCOLN, Ill. — Jeremiah Talton could tell during pregame warmups Saturday night the right ankle he had tweaked 24 hours prior wasn’t going to be an issue. “It’s actually feeling pretty good,” the Quincy High School senior swingman said. “As soon as I got out there, I wasn’t feeling … ...Read Full Article about Talton finds rhythm, Blue Devils avenge loss at Roy S. Anderson Gym by barraging Railsplitters
Illinois
Chargers beat Mustangs for third time in 17 days, win CSE Classic championship
CAMP POINT, Ill. — Grant Surprenant knows there is nothing easy about playing and beating the same team three times in one season, let alone within a 17-day stretch. That’s why the Illini West girls basketball coach was giddy with how the Chargers played down the stretch Saturday night. Illini … ...Read Full Article about Chargers beat Mustangs for third time in 17 days, win CSE Classic championship
QHS, Central, Palmyra wrestlers ready to vie for championships at Quincy Invitational
QUINCY — Weather may have altered the brackets and forced some teams to decline making the trip to compete in the Quincy Invitational, but Friday night’s opening rounds of the long-time wrestling tournament showed the cream always rises to the top. Quincy High School had five wrestlers go … ...Read Full Article about QHS, Central, Palmyra wrestlers ready to vie for championships at Quincy Invitational
Mustangs, Chargers to renew acquaintances once again, this time for title of CSE Classic
CAMP POINT, Ill. — Here we go with round three. Caroline Knox did her part to make it happen with two clutch free throws. The Illini West girls basketball team’s defense held up its end of the equation. Now, two state-ranked foes will meet for the third time in 17 days and the second time with a … ...Read Full Article about Mustangs, Chargers to renew acquaintances once again, this time for title of CSE Classic
Missouri
Area Distributors Area Athlete of the Week: Monroe City’s Josiah Talton
MONROE CITY, Mo. — Josiah Talton did what a senior leader is supposed to do. He stepped to the free-throw line and buried the shots to preserve a lead. And he did it twice in the same week. In the semifinals of the Clopton Tournament last week, the Monroe City senior guard went 5 of 6 … ...Read Full Article about Area Distributors Area Athlete of the Week: Monroe City’s Josiah Talton
Rumble on the River provides prep basketball smorgasbord before Christmas
QUINCY — A three-day, 15-game prep basketball extravaganza wrapped up Wednesday night at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center with a glimpse of what’s to come. The Liberty boys basketball team improved to 9-1 with their victory in the Rumble on the River. The Payson Seymour boys … ...Read Full Article about Rumble on the River provides prep basketball smorgasbord before Christmas
Game Night Guide: A look at the weekend’s prep basketball slate
QUINCY — Conference clashes, a crosstown showdown and a cornucopia of games taking place at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center highlight the final weekend before the Christmas break. It starts with the Quincy High School boys basketball team, tied for first place in the Western … ...Read Full Article about Game Night Guide: A look at the weekend’s prep basketball slate
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Hawks unable to make plays down stretch in either half, fall in another tight contest
QUINCY — The Quincy University men’s basketball team needs to work on its closing kick. It could take a lesson from Lindenwood. The Lions trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half of Saturday’s Great Lakes Valley Conference game at Pepsi Arena, but outscored the Hawks 13-2 over the … ...Read Full Article about Hawks unable to make plays down stretch in either half, fall in another tight contest
Ruzevich dynamic in return to Pepsi Arena, helps Lions power past Hawks
QUINCY — Each time Julia Ruzevich returns to Pepsi Arena, it’s a reminder of what could have been. Or it brings about this question: How’d she get away? Ruzevich, a senior forward on the Lindenwood women’s basketball team, played her freshman year at Quincy University in 2017-18, getting named … ...Read Full Article about Ruzevich dynamic in return to Pepsi Arena, helps Lions power past Hawks
QU women unable to keep pace with Maryville in second half of GLVC loss
QUINCY — Despite a career-high scoring effort from junior guard Beth Matas Martin, the Quincy University women’s basketball team was unable to slow down Maryville in a 72-65 loss in Great Lakes Valley play Thursday night at Pepsi Arena. The energy and effort both teams shared in the first quarter … ...Read Full Article about QU women unable to keep pace with Maryville in second half of GLVC loss
