QUINCY — The numbers achieved by the Quincy University football team on Saturday were impressive. The Hawks rolled up 450 total yards and scored 48 points. The defense recovered three fumbles and intercepted three passes. QU had a 31-7 lead over McKendree early in the third quarter and led 41-21 … ...Read Full Article about ‘That can never happen ever again’: Hawks can’t hang on to 20-point lead in fourth quarter
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Quincy
With another regional title won, Raiders focus on preparing for sectional field
QUINCY — The regional reign continues. Sectional success should be a bit more challenging. To ensure the Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer players are ready for whatever lies ahead in the Class 1A Chillicothe IVC Sectional, Raiders coach Greg Reis will hold practice on the grass fields to the east of … ...Read Full Article about With another regional title won, Raiders focus on preparing for sectional field
Byquist leads first-half charge for Blue Devils; one more victory needed to earn playoff berth
QUINCY — Adon Byquist took care of things in the first half, and two touchdowns in the first minute of the second half sealed a 48-0 victory for the Quincy High School football team over hapless Rock Island Alleman in a Western Big Six game on Friday night at Flinn Stadium. The victory evens the … ...Read Full Article about Byquist leads first-half charge for Blue Devils; one more victory needed to earn playoff berth
Raiders overwhelm Warriors to end three-game skid, become eligible for playoffs
QUINCY — Troy Cornell is off the schneid. The Quincy Notre Dame football team is, too. For the first time since his birth on September 22, the infant son of Raiders coach Jack Cornell witnessed QND set the tone with takeaways on special teams and defense, buckle down offensively in the second … ...Read Full Article about Raiders overwhelm Warriors to end three-game skid, become eligible for playoffs
Illinois
Game Night Guide: Week 8 of prep football
Friday’s Schedule Rock Island Alleman (0-7) at Quincy High School (3-4), 7:30 p.m. • WTAD 930 AM Granite City (0-7) at Quincy Notre Dame (4-3), 7 p.m. • WGEM 1440 AM, 98.9 FM Marshall (2-5) at Hannibal (7-0), 7 p.m. • KICK 97.9 FM Brown County (5-2) at Greenfield-Northwestern … ...Read Full Article about Game Night Guide: Week 8 of prep football
Schedule change pits Panthers against playoff-caliber foe in Saturday contest
CAMP POINT, Ill. — The Central football team is prepping for the postseason with a playoff-like showdown thanks to a late-in-the-week schedule change. North Greene will not field a varsity team this week due to “the large amount of injuries and players under team discipline,” according to a … ...Read Full Article about Schedule change pits Panthers against playoff-caliber foe in Saturday contest
Illinois prep football rankings: Central is only area team in top 10
Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A SchoolW-LPtsPrv1. Loyola (7)(7-0)7012. Naperville Neuqua Valley(7-0)6223. Maine South(6-1)5244. Gurnee Warren(6-1)5135. Lockport(7-0)4056. … ...Read Full Article about Illinois prep football rankings: Central is only area team in top 10
College
Wildcats return from bye week with vengeance, dismantle Yellowjackets
LAMONI, Iowa — Two weeks to dwell on an opportunity that got away brought out an aggressive, take-no-prisoners attitude in the Culver-Stockton College football team. Graceland felt the brunt of that. The Wildcats built a 43-point lead, limited the Yellowjackets to 164 total yards and rolled to … ...Read Full Article about Wildcats return from bye week with vengeance, dismantle Yellowjackets
College notebook: Keck sets Maryville record with 25 kills in GLVC match
ST. LOUIS — Taylor Keck helped the Maryville women’s volleyball team end a six-match losing streak with an historic effort. The Quincy Notre Dame graduate recorded 25 kills in a five-set, come-from-behind victory over William Jewell last week at Moloney Arena. The Saints won 25-23, 19-25, 20-25, … ...Read Full Article about College notebook: Keck sets Maryville record with 25 kills in GLVC match
C-SC to add shotgun sports in 2022, use Quincy Gun Club as its home base
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is hoping to expand its appeal to students from Northeast Missouri and West-Central Illinois by adding shotgun sports in the fall of 2022. Culver-Stockton made the decision to add competitive shotgun sports to its athletic program for various reasons, but … ...Read Full Article about C-SC to add shotgun sports in 2022, use Quincy Gun Club as its home base
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Schuckman: IHSA needs to re-examine equitable treatment of golfers at state tourney
The heartache the Macomb boys golfers endured and the disappointment shared by the Bombers’ rivals resonated loudly. No one considered what happened at the Class 2A state tournament to be equitable or fair. The Bombers shot a 309 in last Friday’s opening round of the state tournament at … ...Read Full Article about Schuckman: IHSA needs to re-examine equitable treatment of golfers at state tourney
Schuckman: Showing maturity, toughness and respect is how Triplett honors his father’s legacy
PALMYRA, Mo. — The brute force and dogged toughness Luke Triplett carries to the gridiron often masks the Palmyra senior all-state lineman’s playful nature. Every now and then, you catch a glimpse of it. Following a preseason practice on a beginning-to-swelter August morning, Triplett snaked … ...Read Full Article about Schuckman: Showing maturity, toughness and respect is how Triplett honors his father’s legacy
Schuckman: Put on the shelf by a royal pain in the leg
Cellulitis. The clinical definition for it is “inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.” My description of it is a royal pain in the leg. The bacterial infection causing cellulitis got the better of me again last weekend, and I ended up spending four nights in Blessing Hospital with IVs … ...Read Full Article about Schuckman: Put on the shelf by a royal pain in the leg
Missouri
Tigers able to manufacture runs, district championship with patience, persistence
CANTON, Mo. — The Canton softball team was forced to tweak its offensive strategy Saturday, but the Tigers proved adept at manufacturing runs in a variety of ways. Leading North Shelby 2-1 in the fifth inning of the Class 1 District 9 championship game at the Cotton Bowl, Canton used a bunt … ...Read Full Article about Tigers able to manufacture runs, district championship with patience, persistence
Monroe City flexes its muscles in blowout win over Clark County
MONROE CITY, Mo. - The Monroe City Panthers hit the 58-point mark for the second straight game on Friday night, downing Clark County 58-16 at Lankford Field. After a day of rain throughout Northeast Missouri, it was a cool, crisp and dry night and a fast turf track as the Panthers rolled up 455 … ...Read Full Article about Monroe City flexes its muscles in blowout win over Clark County
Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates continue holding steady at No. 3
Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cody Thorn, The Examiner; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris … ...Read Full Article about Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates continue holding steady at No. 3
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Quincy Park District offering beginner’s classes for lacrosse in October
QUINCY — The Quincy Park District is offering an opportunity to play one of the fastest growing games in America. Boys and girls in grades 1-8 are invited to learn how to play lacrosse while being taught by coaches and players from Quincy University's men's and women's teams. Classes are … ...Read Full Article about Quincy Park District offering beginner’s classes for lacrosse in October
Alumni game, golf outing and social gathering all part of QU baseball alumni weekend
QUINCY — The Quincy University baseball program will host its annual golf outing at Spring Lake Country Club on Oct. 23, and this year it will be coupled with a full weekend of events. The weekend kicks off with the alumni game on Oct. 22 at QU Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 6 … ...Read Full Article about Alumni game, golf outing and social gathering all part of QU baseball alumni weekend
Three champions crowned during Gem City Pickleball Classic
QUINCY — Champions in three divisions were crowned during the Gem City Pickleball Classic at Upper Moorman Park on Sept. 25. Each division had six teams, so a round-robin format was used for each team to play five matches. 3.0 (Beginner) Division 1st place: Jason Gibson and Bill Gibson … ...Read Full Article about Three champions crowned during Gem City Pickleball Classic
