MONROE CITY, Mo. — The opening night of the 98th annual Monroe City Tournament featured a pair of lopsided victories in the girls bracket and only of the four games played being decided in the fourth quarter. The third-seeded Louisiana boys outlasted sixth-seeded Mark Twain 60-54 behind 15 points … ...Read Full Article about Monroe City Tournament opens with trio of lopsided victories
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Area Distributors Area Player of the Week: QHS wrestler Owen Uppinghouse
QUINCY — Owen Uppinghouse isn’t taking long to assert his dominance. The Quincy High School 160-pound senior wrestler went 6-0 last week with only two of his four matches stretching beyond the first period. Last Thursday at home, Uppinghouse pinned Fort Madison’s Emmett Kruse in 3 minutes, 37 … ...Read Full Article about Area Distributors Area Player of the Week: QHS wrestler Owen Uppinghouse
Queen of the charts: Schreacke breaks QND career scoring record
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The phone rings or the text message notification sounds on a Sunday night and Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball Eric Orne knows what it is. Abbey Schreacke wants in the gym. “Of course, I scoot down there to let her in,” Orne said. Had the 6-foot senior guard not had the … ...Read Full Article about Queen of the charts: Schreacke breaks QND career scoring record
Top-ranked Raiders suffer first loss of season in playoff-like atmosphere against Bruins
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Almost everything about the way Sunday played out — from the two-hour road trip to playing on a college-sized court — had the hallmark of a classic postseason matchup. All except the end result for the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team. Tied at 45 with four minutes to … ...Read Full Article about Top-ranked Raiders suffer first loss of season in playoff-like atmosphere against Bruins
Buehler? Buehler? Buehler? Yes, Buehler hits clutch free throws as QND rallies past Unity
QUINCY — The moment required Ari Buehler to ignore, focus and follow through. Not an easy task on any front. Fouled with 14.4 seconds remaining in regulation and the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team clinging to a two-point lead, the freshman guard first had to become oblivious to the … ...Read Full Article about Buehler? Buehler? Buehler? Yes, Buehler hits clutch free throws as QND rallies past Unity
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Crim: Upset shows Hawks displaying toughness, physicality needed to win in GLVC
QUINCY — Entering the season, it appeared the Great Lakes Valley Conference did the Quincy University men’s basketball team no favors by scheduling it to open league play against Indianapolis and Lewis, opponents projected to finish first and third, respectively. The one caveat was that both … ...Read Full Article about Crim: Upset shows Hawks displaying toughness, physicality needed to win in GLVC
2022 Quincy Notre Dame Hall of Fame inductee: 1981-82 girls basketball team
QUINCY — The phrase “rebuilding season” was tossed around before girls basketball season started at Quincy Notre Dame in 1981. Four players had graduated from the 1980-81 team that placed second in Class A, and coach Ivan Brown also was gone. However, a young team quickly gelled, and a late-season … ...Read Full Article about 2022 Quincy Notre Dame Hall of Fame inductee: 1981-82 girls basketball team
2022 Quincy Blue Devil Sports Hall of Fame inductee: John Groves, friend of sport
QUINCY — A 1968 graduate of Quincy High School, John Groves has been a loyal supporter and contributor for more than 50 years. Groves began helping his father, Jerry Groves, when he started the first formal “Chain Gang” for the QHS football team in 1960. John took over those duties from his … ...Read Full Article about 2022 Quincy Blue Devil Sports Hall of Fame inductee: John Groves, friend of sport
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Photo gallery: QND girls basketball team plays in Sophie Cunningham Classic
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The final game of a three-day event showcasing high school girls basketball ended up being a thrilling conclusion for the organizers, sponsors and fans of the inaugural Sophie Cunningham Classic at Columbia College's Southwell Complex. However, it didn't end quite the way the … ...Read Full Article about Photo gallery: QND girls basketball team plays in Sophie Cunningham Classic
Halftime discussion enables QND boys basketball team to alter tide in victory over Macomb
QUINCY — As the Quincy Notre Dame boys basketball coaching staff met in the office adjacent to the locker room at halftime Saturday night, the Raiders were engaging in their own discussion. The theme of both conversations seemed to be the same. What is the Raiders’ identity going to be? The … ...Read Full Article about Halftime discussion enables QND boys basketball team to alter tide in victory over Macomb
Blue Devils put depth, length on display to lead WB6 opener from start to finish
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — Sent to the sideline with two fouls in the first quarter of Friday night’s Western Big 6 Conference boys basketball opener, Quincy High School sophomore guard Bradley Longcor III tried to talk his way back into the game. “He kept saying, ‘I’m not gonna foul. I’m not gonna … ...Read Full Article about Blue Devils put depth, length on display to lead WB6 opener from start to finish
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The Rundown: Stephens scores 49 points, Illini West wins county showdown, Hannibal girls finish strong week
QUINCY — The first full regular-season Friday night of the prep basketball season gave us a glimpse of what to expect from now until March. That’s epic individual performances, down-to-the-wire games and teams coming of age. Here’s a look at what happened … • The Southeastern boys basketball … ...Read Full Article about The Rundown: Stephens scores 49 points, Illini West wins county showdown, Hannibal girls finish strong week
The Rundown: QND, Unity girls win ahead of showdown, Central wrestling sweeps, QHS girls capture first WB6 victory
QUINCY — A busy Thursday night on both the courts and the mats led to some sterling efforts. Here is a look at what transpired … • The Central wrestling team won a pair of duals, beating Beardstown 40-36 and Illini West 60-18. The Panthers’ Hunter Bolton earned a pair of pins at 160 pounds, … ...Read Full Article about The Rundown: QND, Unity girls win ahead of showdown, Central wrestling sweeps, QHS girls capture first WB6 victory
Southeastern sits No. 1 in initial Class 1A state poll, Quincy High School is No. 8 in Class 4A
QUINCY — Having the best small-school player in the state leading the charge has put the Southeastern boys basketball team in the crosshairs. Having an abundance of talented underclassmen has done the same for Quincy High School. The initial Associated Press state basketball rankings prove … ...Read Full Article about Southeastern sits No. 1 in initial Class 1A state poll, Quincy High School is No. 8 in Class 4A
Missouri
Palmyra girls breathe life into second-half rally, use third-quarter surge to power past Canton
CANTON, Mo. — Never underestimate the power of a deep breath. Palmyra girls basketball coach Tim Southers said his primary goal at halftime Friday night was to simply try and get his club's emotions under control. "I just told the girls to breathe and relax," he said. They listened. And … ...Read Full Article about Palmyra girls breathe life into second-half rally, use third-quarter surge to power past Canton
Palmyra boys show maturity with strong finish to put away Canton for third straight victory
CANTON, Mo. — What a difference a year makes. At least for the Palmyra boys basketball team. "A year ago, I'm not sure we would have won a game like this," Palmyra coach Brian Rea said. Rea was assessing Friday night's 64-52 victory over Canton, a game that saw the Panthers pull away down … ...Read Full Article about Palmyra boys show maturity with strong finish to put away Canton for third straight victory
2022-23 Muddy River Sports area boys basketball preview section
Here is the Muddy River Sports area boys basketball preview section, delving into teams from Illinois and Missouri as the 2022-23 season gets underway. Click the link below to download the section. … ...Read Full Article about 2022-23 Muddy River Sports area boys basketball preview section
College
Prairie Stars shoot down Hawks with blistering effort from 3-point range
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Mama said there’d be days like this. Riding the high of back-to-back victories over two of the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s top three preseason favorites, the Quincy University men’s basketball team saw its momentum stifled Thursday night by another upstart … ...Read Full Article about Prairie Stars shoot down Hawks with blistering effort from 3-point range
Strong closing kick carries QU women’s basketball team to GLVC road victory
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Quincy University women’s basketball team found itself in a precarious position once again. A one-point game with less than eight minutes remaining in regulation. In five of the seven games prior to Thursday night’s Great Lakes Valley Conference showdown with … ...Read Full Article about Strong closing kick carries QU women’s basketball team to GLVC road victory
QU’s Norris, Knoblauch receive honorable mention All-American after historic campaign
QUINCY — For the first time in program history, the Quincy University women’s volleyball team has two players mentioned on the All-American lists. Senior outside hitter Mattison Norris and graduate student setter Makayla Knoblauch received honorable mention on the American Volleyball Coaches … ...Read Full Article about QU’s Norris, Knoblauch receive honorable mention All-American after historic campaign
