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MADISON, Wis. — The only thing beating Sam Dancer was injury. That didn’t happen this time. A year ago at the CrossFit Games, a biceps injury cost the Quincy native the opportunity to compete for an individual championship. A year later, the Alliant Energy Center crowd saw what a healthy Dancer is capable of doing.…
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QUINCY — With a Prospect League playoff bid secured, Quincy Gems manager Brad Gyorkos chose to give some of his starters a day off for what turned out to be a 12-6 loss to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp on Thursday night at QU Stadium. The Gems (30-25, 17-10 second half) are in first place…
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ROXANA, Del. — An emphatic ending to a perfect stretch of play has the Illinois District 17 softball team looking like the team to beat. If the Land of Lincolners can keep that going, a World Series championship is within reach. District 17 finished an undefeated run through pool play at the Senior League World…
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ROXANA, Del. — One miscue won’t derail the Illinois District 17 softball team’s mission to win a World Series title. Leading Calgary, Alberta, by two runs in the sixth inning Wednesday at Lyons Field, the Land of Lincolners allowed two unearned runs as a fielding error contributed to the Canadian uprising. A pickoff ended the…
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PERU, Ill. — Lucas Loos hit a tie-breaking three-run home run in the top of the eighth, and the Quincy Gems’ magic number for clinching the second-half title in the Great River Division is now at two after Tuesday night’s 6-3 victory over the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp in a Prospect League game at Schweickert…
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ROXANA, Del. — The beat goes on. For the Illinois District 17 all-star softball team, it sounds a little something like this: Thump, thump, thumpity, thump. Caitlin Bunte doubled and tripled in her first two at-bats Tuesday, Ava Wombles smoked a home run to left field and the Land of Lincolners collected 13 hits in…
Read Full Article ROXANA, Del. — The bats didn’t end up as lost luggage. That’s bad news for the rest of the Senior League World Series field. The Illinois District 17 softball team opened its return to the World Series by showcasing what it has done so consistently well throughout its postseason run — hit. The Land of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Gems’ magic number for clinching the second-half title in the Great River Division is now at three after Monday night’s 8-4 victory over the Alton River Dragons in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (29-24, 16-9 second half) are in first place in the Great River Division, 2½…
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QUINCY — Jack Zebig’s three-run home run capped an eight-run first inning, and Anthony Ribes threw six innings of shutout baseball as the Quincy Gems routed the Burlington Bees 15-0 on Saturday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (28-24, 15-9 second half) are in first place in the Great River…
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QUINCY — Quincy University recently announced the naming of the university’s swimming pool and aquatic facilities as the BOS Aquatic Center after receiving financial support from Bank of Springfield. In a press release, Tom Marantz, Bank of Springfield CEO and chairman of the board, said, “BOS believes in the mission of education and the dedication…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Gems allowed 20 runs in the first five innings and suffered their worst defeat of the season in a 22-7 loss to the Thrillville Thrillbillies on Thursday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (26-24, 13-9 second half) are in first place in the Great River Division,…
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QUINCY — A nine-run first inning enabled the Quincy Gems to defeat the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes 14-4 in seven innings on Wednesday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (26-23, 13-8 second half) are in first place in the Great River Division, a half-game ahead of Clinton. Illinois Valley and Burlington are…
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BYRON CENTER, Mich. — Two games into the Senior League Softball Central Regional, the Illinois District 17 all-stars have created quite a debate. Which will the Land of Lincolners finish the tournament with more of — runs, hits or strikeouts? Right now,they’re piling up all three.. Tuesday’s 14-0 victory over Michigan District 2 featured Springfield’s…
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QUINCY — No matter the format nor the foes, Zach Willing and Ethan Arns remain unbeatable. Another Quincy Tennis Association city doubles championship is proof of that. Willing, a Quincy High School graduate who will be a senior on the Quincy University men’s tennis team, and Arns, a Quincy Notre Dame graduate who is the…
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CANTON, Mo. — The Culver-Stockton College football team finds itself in a familiar preseason position. Chasing Grand View in the Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division. The reigning Heart champion is picked to win the North Division for the fifth straight year, according to a poll of the league’s coaches. Grand View went 5-0…
Read Full Article BYRON CENTER, Mich. — The Illinois District 17 softball team is looking to make it back to the Senior League World Series. Monday, the all-stars took their first step — with authority. Quincy Notre Dame’s Caitlin Bunte struck out 13, Havana’s Kaydi Miller doubled twice and the Illinois squad beat the Johnston (Iowa) Senior All-Stars…
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O’FALLON, Mo. — Three Quincy Gems hurlers combined to send the Prospect League home with momentum. Anthony Ribes struck out seven over 4 ⅔ innings, while Drew Evans and Tanner Gerdes combined for 4 ⅓ innings of scoreless relief in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over the O’Fallon Hoots at CarShield Field. It was the Gems’ third…
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QUINCY — The Greater Midwest Pool Players Association’s Lolla-Poolooza Billiard Bash will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 at the Oakley-Lindsay Civic Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza. Admission is free to the public. Play begins at 9 a.m. daily. The event is presented by SeeQuincy. The event kicks off with the Billiard Education Foundation…
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JACKSON, Tenn. — The Quincy Gems built a lead Friday night by capitalizing on all of the free bases the Jackson Rockabillys were willing to give. Then, the Gems gave it all back. A five-run seventh inning by the Rockabillys which featured two bases-loaded walks and a run-scoring wild pitch tied the game at 12…
Read Full Article CLINTON, Iowa — The heart of the Quincy Gems’ order did exactly what it’s expected to do. Produce runs. Gems catcher Kyle Hvidsten and third baseman Lucas Loos — hitting third and fourth in the lineup — combined to collect five hits, score five runs and drive in five runs as Quincy won its third…
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QUINCY — Four local Legacy Martial Arts students brought home the coveted title of world champion after competing last week in the American Taekwondo Association Tournament of Champions. Students earn the opportunity to compete for the championship title by being ranked in the top ten in the world for their division within the ATA. With…
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QUINCY — Legacy Martial Arts, a member of the American Taekwondo Association, was named the ATA National School of the Year at the ATA World Championships last week, beating out over 1,000 locations for the top honor. The ATA National School of the Year award is presented to the school that best embodies the spirit…
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QUINCY — Registration is open for an evening of night golf to be held Saturday, Aug. 5, at Westview Golf Course. The Quincy Museum is the host of the event. Cost for a two-person team is $150 and includes greens fees, dinner, two drink tickets per golfer, golf cart, two glow golf balls and one…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Gems scored five runs in the first two innings, and pitcher Davin Meier pitched five shutout innings in a 5-2 victory over the Clinton Lumberkings on Wednesday night in a Prospect League game at Schweickert Stadium. The Gems (22-22, 9-7 second half) are in a virtual tie with Clinton (8-6 second…
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BURLINGTON, Iowa — Noah Harbin didn’t allow the way the Quincy Gems’ night began to affect the way it ended. That was back in the win column. The Gems finished a suspended game prior to Monday’s regularly scheduled contest with the Burlington Bees at Community Field, losing 5-4 in 10 innings as the Bees scored…
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CANTON, Mo. — The interim coach responsible for stabilizing the Northwestern football program during a tumultuous offseason began his coaching career at Culver-Stockton College. Last Friday, David Braun was elevated from defensive coordinator to interim head coach by the Northwestern administration. He replaces Pat Fitzgerald, who was fired last week amid a hazing scandal in…
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QUINCY — The Knights of Columbus grounds, 700 S. 36th Street, will be the site for the inaugural Hog-N-Dog, a fundraiser for the Quincy Notre Dame football program. A variety of activities and events are planned. The day will begin with a volleyball tournament beginning at 8 a.m. Entry is limited to the first 16…
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PERU, Ill. — Four Quincy Gems pitchers combined to allow nine hits and walk 11 batters in a 13-1 loss to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp on Sunday night in a Prospect League game at Schweickert Stadium. The Gems (20-21, 7-6 second half) are in third place in the Great River Division, two games behind…
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PERU, Ill. — A six-run third inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Jaison Andujar, helped the Quincy Gems take a big early lead as they hung on to defeat the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp 9-7 on Saturday night in a Prospect League game at Schweickert Stadium. The Gems (20-20, 7-5 second half) are in…
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CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College is adding an athletic coaching minor to its academic course catalog. The athletic coaching minor track is designed to develop positive teaching and coaching skills in athletics and prepare aspiring coaches with the qualifications needed to work in a variety of environments, including public and private schools, governmental and community…
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