HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will offer indoor archery beginning Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Admiral Coontz Armory. The program will continue on Wednesday evenings through Feb. 22, 2023. Anyone may use the facility to practice their archery skills. A variety of 3D archery targets such as deer, turkey, bears, badgers, rabbits, dinosaurs, […]
Quincy woman returns to University of Notre Dame to celebrate 50th anniversary of Title IX
Coletta Miller of Quincy recently took part in a celebration at the University of Notre Dame in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Miller, a 1974 graduate of Notre Dame, is married to Al Knepler of Quincy. She and more than 250 former female athletes were recognized by […]
Legacy Martial Arts to be host of international taekwondo tournament in February
QUINCY — Legacy Martial Arts will be the host of an ATA International taekwondo tournament on Feb. 4 at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The “Bridge to Success Championship” is expected to bring more than 500 competitors and their families to Quincy, which is one of only three cities in Illinois to host a martial arts tournament of this size. “We are so excited that our students […]
Hannibal Special Olympics basketball teams to begin practicing Nov. 2
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Special Olympics basketball teams are beginning practices at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. The Hannibal Special Olympics team practices from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays starting Wednesday, Nov. 2, and will practice through March. “We are honored to give these athletes a place to play each week,” Jenna McDonald, recreation supervisor at Hannibal […]
Huckleberry Park Lake to be stocked with trout Monday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Huckleberry Park Lake will be stocked with trout on Monday, Oct. 31, and regulations to fish in the lake have been updated. The following rules pertain to trout fishing: Trout must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught Oct. 31, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023. Only artificial lures and unscented […]
Quincy University to host Halloween with the Hawks on Sunday at QU Stadium
QUINCY — Quincy University athletics will host its annual Halloween with the Hawks from 6:15-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, at QU Stadium, 20th and Sycamore. This community event provides a safe environment for kids to trick-or-treat while interacting with QU student-athletes and coaching staff. Families are welcome to come join the sports teams for […]
Clemens Training Facility to open Tuesday for hitting and pitching practice
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will officially open the Clemens Training Facility Nov. 1. The large space will mainly be used for hitting and pitching practice. The facility has two batting cages, pitching machines, soft-toss nets and tees and soft-toss machines. The facility is in left field of Clemens Field, the previous clubhouse […]
Paddle Battle pickle ball tournament set for Nov. 5 at Kroc Center
QUINCY — The Kroc Center will be the site of the fall Paddle Battle pickleball tournament from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Kroc Center. The Paddle Battle is a doubles tournament. Teams will be divided into divisions based on the team’s skill level. In a press release, Kristy Stegeman, recreational sports specialist, […]
Cornhole league forming in Hannibal; games to be played on Wednesdays beginning Nov. 9
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation is creating a new league to bring a backyard sport inside a newly-renovated facility. The Clemens Cornhole League will be played in the Clemens Training Facility, the former offices at Hannibal’s historic baseball stadium, Clemens Field. The building has been renovated to allow teams and players pitching and […]
HLGU Alumni and Friends Golf Classic raises nearly $1,800 to support annual fund
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The HLGU annual Alumni and Friends Golf Classic was held at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal on Oct. 7, with 14 teams competing scramble-style for the winning title. The Bethel Baptist team, comprised of Ron Wilde, Gary Holland, Al Groner and Bob Mitchell, took first place with a score of 55 on […]
Youth BB gun league to begin Oct. 19 at Admiral Coontz Center in Hannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Admiral Coontz Recreation Center will be the site for the Hannibal Area Shooter’s Education Youth BB Gun League. Registration night for the league will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Classes will be held every Thursday at 6 p.m. beginning Nov. 3 and continue through February. The class will not […]
Hannibal Parks and Recreation to offer drop-in pickleball this fall starting Tuesday
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Parks and Recreation will be offering drop-in pickleball at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on several Tuesday evenings through December. Tuesday, Oct. 4 is the first available date. Other dates are Oct. 11 and 18, Nov. 22 and 29, and Dec. 13. The cost is $3 per participant […]
JWCC to be host of Blazer Bash from noon-6 p.m. on Saturday
QUINCY — John Wood Community College will be the host of a free community event called Blazer Bash from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison. This event is all about community, fun, free food, family and JWCC Blazer sports. The schedule of events is: 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m. or […]
First ‘Recreation for All: Disabled Athletes in Action’ event set for Sept. 25 at WIU
MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University will host the inaugural “Recreation for All: Disabled Athletes in Action” at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 in the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center. The WIU Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration is partnering with Campus Recreation and the Office of Student Engagement to create an event […]
Registration deadline for indoor horseshoe league in Hannibal set for Sept. 12
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The 45th annual indoor horseshoe league, sponsored by Hannibal Parks and Recreation, will begin play Sunday, Sept. 18. Games will be played each Sunday starting at 2 p.m. at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Registration for the league continues through Sept. 12. The cost is $40 for each two-person team, and participants must […]
Missouri Department of Conservation issues fishing requirements for Huckleberry Lake
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation has issued fishing requirements for Huckleberry Lake. Hannibal Parks and Recreation has partnered with MDC for management of the fish and fishery biologists monitor the fish stock in the pond. Trout must be returned to the water unharmed immediately after being caught until Jan. 31, 2023. The […]
Huckleberry Park to be site of Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament on Sept. 17
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Huckleberry Park will be the site for the Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 17. Each participant receives three discs that are used for the day’s play. “Disc golf is a growing sport, and this event will give you the opportunity to try it out and get a […]
Kroc Center to be site of volleyball, pickleball, basketball leagues in fall
QUINCY — The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center’s recreation sports department is now accepting registration for leagues. This fall’s lineup of leagues consists of: Jr. Spikers Learning Volleyball League (girls in grades 3-6) Adult Volleyball (ages 18+) Adult Pickleball (ages 18+) Men’s Basketball 3 vs. 3 Leagues (ages18+) “We love to see the […]
Check out this video highlight package from Friday night’s QHS vs. QND football game
Vintage ‘base ball’ game to held during Steampunk Festival on Sept. 3
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Spectators can enjoy baseball in its purest form through a vintage base ball game during the Steampunk Festival in Hannibal. The Hannibal Nationals will play the Springfield Long Nine at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Norfolk and Southern Multi-Sports Park at Sixth Street, adjacent to historic Clemens Field. Using 1860s rules […]
Want to watch your local high school game online? Be aware of sports streaming scams
It used to be that you had to go to the stadium to root on your local high school athletic team. However, the COVID-19 pandemic changed that. With schools forced to restrict entry to events, they turned to online streaming of games so that people could watch from the comfort of their living rooms. While […]
Culver-Stockton announces partnership with Opendorse to help athletes with NIL opportunities
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College’s department of athletics has agreed to a partnership withOpendorse, a name, image and likeness (NIL) marketplace for student-athletes, to develop partnerships with brands, supporters and local businesses. Opendorse, based in Lincoln, Neb., will provide C-SC athletes opportunities to connect with supporters for NIL deals while remaining compliant with NAIA guidelines. […]
Latham’s pinch-hit grand slam in sixth helps Gems close regular season with victory
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 […]
Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament on Sept. 17 in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park
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 items. Todd Damotte, tournament organizer, said […]
O’Connor dominates Bees, Loos hits pair of home runs as Gems cruise to home victory
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 to retire […]
Croes extends hitting streak to 15 games but Gems fail to hang on to five-run lead in loss to Springfield
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 of […]
Golf tournament at Arrowhead Heights on Aug. 27 to benefit Payson Seymour boys basketball program
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 Tyler Duschinsky at tduschinsky@cusd1.org. Entry fee […]
Croes has four hits, Napleton has four RBIs as Gems snap four-game losing streak
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 […]
Gems limited to six hits, one run as they are officially out of second-half race for division title
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 with four games left to […]
Gems take lead in top of the eighth, give it right back to Normal in bottom of eighth
NORMAL, Ill. — Just when it appeared the Quincy Gems had rallied to keep their flickering hopes alive to win the second half title in the Prospect League’s Great River Division, the Normal Cornbelters extinguished those hopes. Normal scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat Quincy 6-5 on Monday night […]
Late rally falls short as Gems lose again in Cape Girardeau, fall 4 1/2 games out of first place
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Quincy Gems fell behind 4-0 in the first inning to the Cape Catfish and never could catch up in a 10-8 loss Sunday afternoon in a Prospect League game at Capaha Field. The Gems (28-26 overall, 9-13 second half) are in third place in the Great River Division, 4 ½ […]
Gems can’t hang on to late lead, fall to 9-12 in second half
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The Quincy Gems led 5-3 entering the bottom of the seventh inning but gave up three runs in the seventh and one more in the eighth in a 7-5 loss Saturday night to the Cape Catfish in a Prospect League game at Capaha Field. Quincy (28-25 overall, 9-12 second half) is in […]
Gems fail to take advantage of 13 walks from Alton pitchers in home loss
QUINCY — Pitchers for the Alton River Dragons walked 13 Quincy Gems and hit two more on Thursday night, but the Gems mustered just five hits and lost 12-4 in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (8-11 second half, 27-24 overall) are in third place in the Great River Division, 4 ½ […]
Gems bounce back after power outage in fifth inning but fall into three-way tie for second with road loss
ALTON, Ill. — After the power went out for 42 minutes at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Monday night, the Quincy Gems’ power seemed to flicker to life when play resumed. However, a two-run fifth inning was only a brief spark as the Gems scored only one more run after that in a 6-3 loss to the […]
Two outs from victory, Gems give up seven runs in ninth to suffer home setback
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems were two outs away from evening their record at .500 in the second half, but the O’Fallon Hoots capped off a seven-run ninth inning with a grand slam in a 10-7 victory in a Prospect League game on Sunday night at QU Stadium. The Gems (7-9 second half, 26-22 overall) […]
Culver-Stockton pitchers team up for four-hitter as Gems move into second-place tie
PERU, Ill. — A pair of Culver-Stockton College pitchers teamed up to pitch a four-hitter on Saturday night in the Quincy Gems’ 6-2 victory over the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp in a Prospect League game at Veterans Memorial Park. The Gems (7-8 second half, 26-21 overall) are tied for second place with Burlington in the […]
Gems overcome four-run deficit but run out of pitching, lose in 12th inning
CLINTON, Iowa — The Quincy Gems fought to overcome a four-run deficit but ran out of pitching in a 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Clinton LumberKings on Friday night in a Prospect League game at NelsonCorp Field. The Gems (6-8 second half, 25-21 overall) are 2 ½ games behind Normal for first place in the […]
Wipperman’s grand slam caps 10-run outburst over two innings for Gems in home victory
QUINCY — After letting a four-run lead slip away, the Quincy Gems scored a combined 10 runs in the fifth and sixth innings Thursday night — highlighted by Dylan Wipperman’s grand slam in the sixth — to defeat the O’Fallon Hoots 16-6 in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The third-place Gems (6-7 second […]
Townsend’s grand slam in eighth ties game, Gems score twice in ninth to steal victory at Alton
ALTON, Ill. — Despite falling behind by four runs and three pitchers giving up 11 walks, the Quincy Gems rallied to score six runs in the final two innings and defeat the Alton River Dragons 8-6 on Monday night in a Prospect League game at Lloyd Hopkins Field. The Gems (5-6 second half, 24-19 overall) […]
Fall registrations for soccer, volleyball and football leagues are open at YMCA
QUINCY — Fall sports registrations for soccer, volleyball and football leagues are open at the Quincy Family YMCA. The YMCA uses youth sports to teach leadership to the next generation of leaders in our community. Through teaching, coaching and mentoring, children will receive instruction in the fundamentals of a sport. Sportsmanship, teamwork and competition are […]
Gems fall behind early, lose third straight; four teams in Great River Division separated by half-game
PERU, Ill. — The Quincy Gems gave up four runs in the first inning and never recovered in suffering their third consecutive loss, an 8-4 decision to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp on Saturday night in a Prospect League game at Veterans Memorial Park. The Gems (4-6 second half, 23-19 overall) are tied with Normal […]
Jacoby wins seventh consecutive fight with first-round knockout at UFC event in New York
ELMONT, N.Y. — Former Quincy University quarterback Dustin Jacoby won his seventh consecutive fight on Saturday, knocking out Da-un Jung in the first round of their light heavyweight (205 pounds) bout. After stinging Jung with a stiff jab midway through the first round, Jacoby launched a right hand that caught Jung on the temple and […]
Fly ball lost in lights helps spark rally as Gems move into first place in Great River Division
QUINCY — The scoreboard will show the Quincy Gems appeared to have won comfortably on Thursday night, but they took advantage in the late innings of an error, a big break, a home run and good relief pitching to pull off the victory. Zach Stewart drove in five runs with a double and a three-run […]
Stice, Hargrave combine to keep Hoots in check as Gems climb to within half-game of first place
QUINCY — Bennett Stice pitched five shutout innings after giving up two runs in the first inning, and Daniel Hargrave retired the last nine batters he faced to earn the save as the Quincy Gems defeated the O’Fallon Hoots 5-3 on Wednesday night at QU Stadium in a Prospect League game. The Gems (3-3, 22-16 […]
Tickets available for RVCC raffle
CANTON, Mo. — River Valley Community Golf Course, a non-profit course, has tickets available for a fundraising raffle. Winning tickets will be drawn July 31. Ticket price is $50 with a chance to win the first place prize of $10,000 or the second place prize of $3,000. Two third place prizes of $500 each will […]
La Fon completes big night with bases-loaded walk in ninth to cap comeback for Gems
QUINCY — After doing plenty of damage with his bat on Saturday night, Maurice La Fon used his patience to help secure a victory for the Quincy Gems. La Fon, an outfielder from Albuquerque, N.M., drew a walk with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning to drive in the game-winning run […]
Gems muster just five hits, strike out 18 times in suffering third consecutive loss
CLINTON, Iowa — Offensive struggles continue for the Quincy Gems, who were limited to five hits in a 4-1 loss to the Clinton LumberKings on Friday night at NelsonCorp Field in a Prospect League game. The Gems (0-2 second half, 19-15 overall) have lost three straight games and are 1 1/2 games behind Clinton, which […]
More than 1,400 runners raise more than $61,000 for 27th annual Hannibal Cannibal
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Miles Sheppard of Warsaw, Ill., Blair Lobdell of Wildwood, Mo., Jason Fambrough of Mission, Kan., and Erica Lindsay of St. Charles, Mo., were the winners of the four classes during the 27th running of the Hannibal Cannibal on Saturday, July 2. This year’s event had more than 1,400 registered runners and raised more […]
University of Missouri athletic director to speak at July 23 alumni event in Palmyra
PALMYRA, Mo. — Desiree Reed-Francois, director of athletics at the University of Missouri, will be the featured speaker Tuesday, July 23, for the annual Mizzou Student Sendoff in Palmyra. This event is sponsored by the local chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association. The Great River Tigers chapter holds this event each summer to promote Mizzou […]
Quincy’s Stewart named Prospect League Slugger of the Week
The Prospect League announced on Wednesday that Quincy’s Zack Stewart was the Week 5 Slugger of the Week. Stewart, a native of Lebanon, Mo., will be attending Missouri State University in the fall. He had 27 at-bats in last week, hitting .519, collecting 14 hits and driving in 12 runs. He had a .740 slugging […]
Gems open second half of season with loss by 10-run rule at home
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems closed the first half of the Prospect League season with a loss by 10 runs, and they opened the second half with another loss by 10 runs. The Gems were limited to four hits in an 11-1 loss Wednesday night to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at QU Stadium. Hayden […]
Gems lose first-half finale, limited to four hits
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems closed the first half of the season with a 13-3 loss at home Sunday night to the O’Fallon Hoots in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems ended the first half of the season with a 19-13 record, good enough for first place in the Great River Division. […]
Gems clinch division, earn first playoff bid since 2016; Napleton wraps up doubleheader sweep with walk-off home run
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems now can celebrate. The Gems rallied from a 4-0 deficit in the first inning in the first game of a Prospect League doubleheader on Saturday night to win 6-4 at QU Stadium. The victory clinched the first half championship in the Great River Division for the Gems, who will be […]
Moore’s grand slam sparks Gems to easy victory in front of largest home crowd of season
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems’ magic number is one. The Gems only need to win one of their next three games, or the Normal Cornbelters need to lose on of their next two games, for the Gems to clinch the first half championship in the Prospect League’s Great River Division. Quincy (17-12) moved 2 1/2 […]
Adams County Aces softball tryouts to be held July 13 and 14
QUINCY — The Adams County Aces softball program will conduct tryouts for 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U teams July 13-14 at the Quincy Notre Dame softball field, 1400 S. 11th. In case of inclement weather, tryouts will be held indoors at QND. Tryout times are: July 13 10U-5-6:30 p.m. 12U-6-7:30 p.m. July 14 14U-5-6:30 p.m. […]
Gems overcome 7-1 deficit in second game to sweep doubleheader, take two-game lead in division
O’FALLON, Mo. — The Quincy Gems rallied from a 7-1 deficit to win the second game of a Prospect League doubleheader against the O’Fallon Hoots 9-7, completing a sweep on Wednesday night at Car Shield Field. The Gems won the first game 3-2. The Gems (16-12) now lead Normal by two games in the Great […]
Stice turns in best start of summer, Stewart belts four hits to lead Gems to home victory
QUINCY — Bennett Stice turned in his best start of the summer for the Quincy Gems in a 9-3 victory over the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp in a Prospect League game Tuesday night at QU Stadium. Stice, a Palmyra, Mo., native, allowed seven hits and three runs — two unearned — in 7 1/3 innings […]
Reyerson pitches gem in opener to keep Gems in first place in Great River Division
QUINCY — Ryan Reyerson showed again Sunday afternoon why he’s been one of the top pitchers in the Prospect League during the first half of the season. Reyerson, who completed his freshman season at Iowa Western Community College in the spring, allowed just one run and four hits in six innings in the Quincy Gems’ […]
Gems allow six runs in seventh to lose rain-shortened game in Alton
ALTON, Ill. — The Alton River Dragons overcame a four-run deficit by scoring two runs in the fifth inning and six runs in the seventh inning to defeat the Quincy Gems 10-6 in a Prospect League game on Saturday night at Lloyd Hopkins Field. The game was called in the top of the eighth inning […]
Jones drives in go-ahead run, Wosman turns game-saving double play in Gems’ home victory
QUINCY — After coming from behind to take a one-run lead on Otto Jones’ RBI single in the bottom of the eighth, the Quincy Gems were close to relinquishing that lead in the top of the ninth inning on Friday night. Reliever Jax Howard walked the first two batters in the top of the ninth, […]
Racing Notebook: Becerra new No. 1 in modified rankings; Grossman takes over top spot in 4-Cylinders
QUINCY — Two new drivers top the Muddy River News Dirty Thirty dirt-track racing rankings. Carthage’s Austen Becerra has unseated Liberty’s Dave Wietholder atop the modified rankings, while Iowa driver Michael Grossman of Keokuk is now entrenched at No. 1 in the 4-Cylinder listing. Becerra has won the last two points features at Adams County […]
Three pitchers combine on five-hit shutout as Gems take over first place in Great River Division
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Philip Reinhardt pitched six innings of five-hit shutout baseball, and relievers Kolby Kiser and Jacob Kroeger finished up with three hitless innings of scoreless relief as the Quincy Gems defeated the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes 8-0 in a Prospect League game Thursday night at Robin Roberts Field. The Gems (11-10) moved into first […]
Twenty-three QU athletes receive GLVC Council of Presidents’ Academic Excellence Award
INDIANAPOLIS – Twenty-three Quincy University athletes recently received the Great Lakes Valley Conference Council of Presidents’ Academic Excellence Award. The GLVC has identified a league-record 545 student-athletes to be honored. This year’s total marks the first time more than 500 honorees have been recognized since the award was first given in the spring of 2010. […]
Pepsi Little People’s produces some big winners
The winners and all scores of the Pepsi Little People’s tournament are listed below.
Pierce cements Hell Tour lead with convincing win at Broadway Bullring
Bobby “The Smooth Operator” Pierce, the 25-year-old dirt-track wunderkind from Oakwood, Ill., further cemented his status as one of the nation’s premier super late model drivers when he ran away from the UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour field at Adams County Speedway. Pierce’s 43rd career Hell Tour victory came in resounding fashion when he hugged the low line for most of the final 27 circuits of the 40-lap feature in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Broadway Bullring.
Photo Gallery: UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour
The 37th annual UMP Summer Nationals Hell Tour landed in Quincy on Wednesday night. Photographer Lisa Wigoda caught the action at Adams County Speedway.
QU’s Walker named to ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division II Gold Glove team
QUINCY — Quincy University pitcher Spencer Walker was named a member of the NCAA Division II Gold Glove team by the American Baseball Coaches Association on Wednesday, June 22. Walker started in 15 games, compiling a 10-1 record with a 3.32 ERA. He struck out 85 hitters in 100 1/3 innings pitched. While fielding his […]
Nineteen athletes from Quincy University earned GLVC award for carrying 4.0 grade-point average
INDIANAPOLIS – The Great Lakes Valley Conference recognized a record 581 student-athletes who earned the Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar Award. Nineteen Hawk student-athletes were recognized by the conference for their performance in the classroom during the 2021-22 academic year. The award is named after Brother James Gaffney, former president of Lewis University for more […]
Advance Physical Therapy, Blessing teaming up to offer free sports physicals June 28, July 19
QUINCY — Advance Physical Therapy, Blessing Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Blessing Physician Services are teaming up to host two free opportunities for sports physicals on June 28 and July 19 by appointment only. The exams are for children entering grades 5-12, except students entering grades 6 and 9 because these grades also have an […]
Pepsi Little People’s sees 242 young golfers tee off
There are golfers from 12 states and two countries on hand at Westview. States represented are Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Florida, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, California, North Dakota, Colorado and Kansas. Also represented are foreign countries South Africa and Barbados.
Homers by Loos, Latham support six strong innings from Kolacia as Gems get within half-game of first
BURLINGTON, Iowa — Lucas Loos his a two-run home run in the fourth inning and Jonathan Latham belted a three-run home run in the eighth inning as the Quincy Gems defeated the Burlington Bees 7-3 Tuesday night in a Prospect League game. The Gems (10-10) are tied with Clinton for second place in the Great […]
Sports physicals offered throughout Hancock County by Memorial Medical Clinics
CARTHAGE — Memorial Medical Clinics is offering sports physicals at its sites in Bowen, Carthage, Colchester, LaHarpe and Nauvoo. Walk-in sports physicals will be offered: Tuesday, July 12 from 4-6 p.m. in Colchester, 110 Market, 309-776-3301 Wednesday, July 13, from 1-4 p.m. in Carthage, 1450 N. County Road 2050, 217-357-2173 Wednesday, July 13, from 4-7 […]
Assistant coach promoted to head coach for Culver-Stockton women’s volleyball team
CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College announced Tuesday afternoon the promotion of assistant Levi Pollreisz to head women’s volleyball coach. “During the interview process Levi presented a vision for the women’s volleyball program that was impressive,” Athletic Director Pat Atwell said in a press release. “He has the support of the current students on the team […]
Muddy River Showcase doubleheader broadcast
You can watch both games of the inaugural Muddy River Showcase right here.
Gems tie game in top of eighth, then give up 10 runs in bottom of eighth to lose at Springfield
QUINCY — Merrick Mathews’ single scored Jordan Duncan with the tying run for the Quincy Gems in the top of the eighth inning on Monday night in a Prospect League game at Robin Roberts Field. The Springfield Lucky Horseshoes followed in the bottom of the eighth inning with 10 runs to win the game 16-6 […]
Golf tournament on July 1 at Cedar Crest to benefit QHS girls basketball
QUINCY — The Quincy High School girls basketball team will sponsor a golf tournament Friday, July 1, at Cedar Crest Country Club, 3312 N. 36th. The format is a four-person best ball tournament with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $75 per person or $300 per team. Lunch will be provided as […]
‘I grew up watching all of those guys’ Becerra beats loaded field; Hell Tour arrives at Adams County Speedway on Wednesday night
Becerra won his second straight modified feature Sunday night at Adams County Speedway. This triumph, however, was not so much how he accomplished the feat (like he did June 5), but rather who he did it against. Becerra led the final 14 laps, finishing with a relatively comfortable advantage over the likes of track legend Mark Burgtorf, former NASCAR hotshoe Kenny Wallace and four-time defending series champ Dave Wietholder.
Stewart guns down tying run in eighth inning, allows Gems to hang on for third consecutive victory
QUINCY — Ryan Reyerson contributed six shutout innings, but the Quincy Gems needed a stellar defensive play from Zach Stewart to hold on to the lead in a 5-3 victory over the Cape Catfish on Sunday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (9-9) have won three straight games and are […]
Six innings of shutout pitching from Yost help Gems rout Bees by 10-run rule
QUINCY — Gage Yost pitched six innings of shutout baseball, and the Quincy Gems turned a close game into a shortened game with six runs in the final two innings in a 10-0 victory over the Burlington Bees on Saturday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (8-9) are 1 1/2 […]
Gems receive 14 walks, seven of them turn into runs in road victory over Burlington
BURLINGTON, Iowa — The Quincy Gems took advantage of 14 walks from Burlington Bees pitchers, and seven of them scored Friday night in an 11-4 victory in a Prospect League game on Friday night at Community Field. The Gems (7-9) are 2 1/2 games behind first-place Normal in the Great River Division. Winning pitcher Brayden […]
Quincy Children’s Museum to host charity golf tournament
QUINCY — The Quincy Children’s Museum is hosting its inaugural charity golf classic on Monday, Aug. 22 at Quincy Country Club, 2410 State. The field will be limited to the first 36 foursomes who register for the scramble format tournament. A tax deductible entry gets participants 18 holes of golf with friends, customers or co-workers. […]
Gems lose for sixth time in seven games, drop to third place in Great River Division
QUINCY — Too many walks and too many errors made it too difficult for the Quincy Gems to win a Prospect League game Thursday night at QU Stadium. The Clinton LumberKings scored five runs in the first three innings and went on to post a 7-2 victory. Clinton (7-9) moved ahead of Quincy (6-9) in […]
JWCC Ag Alumni Association will hold golf fundraiser July 8
CAMP POINT, Ill. — John Wood Community College’s Agriculture Alumni Association will host its 24th annual golf outing July 8 at Arrowhead Heights Golf Course. Entry fee for the 18-hole, flighted competition with four-person teams is $65 per player or $260 per team. The fee includes two mulligans per person, cart rental, greens fees and a […]
Hannibal-LaGrange selects new coach to lead baseball team
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal-LaGrange University recently hired David Babcock as its head baseball coach. He comes to HLGU after being the head coach for three seasons at North Central University in Minneapolis, Minn. In a press release, interim athletic director Clay Biggs said, “Coach Babcock is a perfect fit for our athletic department and the culture we […]
Wosman raises batting average 130 points with five hits in doubleheader split with Catfish
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Nolan Wosman entered Tuesday night’s Prospect League doubleheader with a .180 batting average. The infielder from Quincy University and Palmyra, Mo., left Capaha Park with a .310 average after collecting five hits against the Cape Catfish, which split a doubleheader with the Quincy Gems. The visitors won the first game 5-3, […]
Two homers from Batts not enough as Gems’ pitching continues to get battered
QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy Gems solved their offensive woes for one night, but the pitching problems persist. The Gems’ pitching staff gave up double-digit runs for the fifth time in 12 games in a 14-10 loss to the Normal Cornbelters on Sunday night in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (5-7), […]
Struggles for Gems’ pitching staff continue in 12-1 road loss to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Quincy Gems’ pitching staff gave up double-digit runs for the fourth time in 11 games in a 12-1 loss to the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes on Saturday night in a Prospect League game at Robin Roberts Field. The Gems (5-6), whose 7.50 team earned run average is second-worst in the 16-team league, […]
Scott family claims three of top eight spots in Briggs Heavy class on Grand Prix’s opening day
QUINCY — Only a father can truly appreciate a day like Saturday. Quincy’s Jeff Scott, son Riley and daughter Avery all finished among the top eight in the Briggs Heavy class of the Grand Prix of Karting on a sun-splashed Saturday afternoon at South Park. “It’s awesome,” Jeff Scott said. “Being able to race with […]
Gems lose doubleheader in battle of first-place teams in Great River Division
NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Gems missed a chance to move into first place in the Prospect League’s Great River Division — or even simply remain tied for first. Instead, the Gems lost a doubleheader on Friday to the Cornbelters by scores of 6-3 and 4-1 at the Corn Crib to fall two games out […]
Gems catcher throws out base stealers for last two outs of one-run victory at home
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems had a one-run lead entering the top of the ninth inning, and catcher Jonathan Latham did his best to maintain that lead. Latham threw out would-be base stealers for the final two outs of the game as the Gems held on for a 6-5 victory over the Alton River Dragons […]
Clinton’s six-run first inning too big of a hill for Gems to climb
CLINTON, Iowa — The Clinton LumberKings scored six runs in the first inning, then added two more in the third inning and five in the fourth as they easily rolled to a 14-4 victory over the Quincy Gems in a Prospect League game on Tuesday night at NelsonCorp Field. The Gems (4-3) are one game […]
Three more pitchers combine on another four-hitter as Gems move within half-game of first
CLINTON, Iowa — Three pitchers combined on a four-hitter for the second consecutive night for the Quincy Gems, who scored three runs in the sixth inning and held on to defeat the Clinton LumberKings 3-2 on Monday night in a Prospect League game at NelsonCorp Field. The Gems (4-2) moved within a half-game of first-place […]
Reyerson, Howard, Harbin combine on four-hitter as Gems win easily at home
QUINCY — Three Quincy pitchers combined to give up one unearned run and just four hits in nine innings as the Gems took command early in a 9-1 victory over the Burlington Bees on Sunday night in a Prospect League game at QU-Stadium. The Gems (3-2) are one game behind first-place Normal (4-1) in the […]
Gems allow nine runs in final two innings of home loss to Clinton
QUINCY — The Quincy Gems led 7-5 after seven innings and were on the doorstep of a three-game winning streak. However, the Clinton LumberKings scored twice in the top of the eighth to tie the score, then added seven runs in the top of the ninth to complete a 14-7 victory over the Gems on […]
Gems give up 15 runs in season-opening loss at Burlington
BURLINGTON, Iowa — A.J. Henkle hit for the cycle and drove in six runs as the Burlington Bees defeated the Quincy Gems 15-5 in the Prospect League opener for both teams on Wednesday night. Henkle had an RBI double in the first inning, a single in the fourth, a run-scoring triple in the fifth and […]
Hornets slug way to Super Sectional
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The Brown County Hornets advance to the Lincoln Land Super Sectional with an 11-1 win Concord Triopia in the Class 1A Sectional final at Alumni Field. Mason Henry was the star for the Hornets. He scattered five hits over six innings with just one earned run allowed and five strikeouts. He also […]
Fore the Kids golf outing set for June 10 at Westview Golf Course
QUINCY — The third annual Fore the Kids golf outing will be held June 10 at the Westview Golf Course. Check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. with lunch to follow and and a noon tee time. The tournament is a four-person scramble with an entry fee of $320 per team or $80 per person. All […]
QND, Central teams top Gardner Camp outdoor skills tournament
Sunshine greeted all 14 area high school teams for the Gardner Camp 3 on 3 Tournament sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. Individuals from teams of three represented their schools in .22 Rifle, Trap, and 3-D Pop-Up Archery … with the final event, a kayak relay, ending last week’s competition. The Quincy Notre Dame Blue Team finished […]
Quincy Medical Group to offer free sports physicals at several locations in June and July
QUINCY — Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is offering free sports physicals at QMG locations in Quincy, Mount Sterling, Kahoka, Mo., and Keokuk, Iowa. These physicals are open to all area student-athletes. All who attend a sports physical at QMG will receive a complimentary t-shirt. Appointments are required. The QMG locations, dates and times of the […]
Boxing to return to Quincy after 40 years
QUINCY — After 40 year’s boxing is returning to Quincy. Multiple organizations are teaming up to host the inaugural Q-Town K.O. The Olympic amateur boxing tournament is a byproduct of the Halyard ’44 Boxing Club establishing itself at the Quincy Family YMCA a year ago. Some athletes are learning the art of boxing, while others […]
