Year in Review 2023: Majority of top stories take place off court or field of play
QUINCY — The biggest headlines of 2023 happened off the court or field of play rather than on it.
Here is a look at most viewed stories on the Muddy River Sports site throughout the last season. The list is a direct result of the analytics that show which stories have been clicked on or read throughout the past year.
The top 10
1. An incident following the Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team’s regional championship loss to Macomb left Raiders coach Courtney Kvitle feeling “threatened.”
2. Former Palmyra football coach Kevin Miles spoke publicly about his resignation after being hired as the head coach at Salem, Mo.
3. Two months after taking the head football coaching position at Salem, Mo., former Palmyra coach Kevin Miles resigns due to backlash from details about his resignation at Palmyra.
4. Following the postgame volleyball incident, the Quincy Notre Dame administration decided to implement a code of conduct that applies to parents and fans.
5. Throughout the prep football season, both Quincy High School and Camp Point Central climbed the rankings in their respective classes.
6. Less than 24 hours after the death of teammate Tucker Tollerton, the Quincy Notre Dame baseball team forges ahead and decides to play in the super-sectional.
7. Quincy Notre Dame volleyball coach Courtney Kvitle, who is pregnant with the couple’s third child, resigns to better serve her growing family
8. The Quincy High School, Quincy Notre Dame and Central-Southeastern girls basketball teams were ranked in their respective classes in the first state poll of the 2023-24 season.
9. The Camp Point Central football team’s consistent effort and success pushed it to No. 2 in the state rankings by midseason.
10. The cancellation of the Titan Firecracker Classic, the annual youth swim meet held at Sheridan Swim Club, came about because of the inability to find a meet official.
The rest of the top 50
11. ‘We just didn’t show up to play’: Macomb steamrolls mistake-prone QND in regional final
12. Quincy native Dancer wins individual age division championship at CrossFit games
13. Dipping attendance to force Adams County Speedway operators to make schedule changes
14. Owners say Gems won’t play in Quincy during 2024 season, plan to move franchise to different city
15. ‘That’s what my eyes tell me’: QHS’s magical season ends with loss to best team Blue Devils have ever faced
16. Officiating blunders leave QU football coaches, players angry and frustrated following loss
17. QHS graduate Brock charged with tampering with records, betting on Iowa State football games
18. Missouri state football rankings: Monroe City, South Shelby in Class 2 poll ahead of showdown
19. Interpretation of ‘ball in hand’ rule results in red card for QND goalkeeper, could keep Frericks out of sectional semifinal
20. Photo gallery: Memories of Tollerton vivid as QND baseball team beats BCC in super-sectional
21. Offensive tackle Wilson becomes first QU player ever to sign contract with NFL franchise
22. Missouri prep football rankings: Hannibal, Monroe City, South Shelby find way into respective top 10
23. QHS All-Time Starting XI: Speed, skill allow Abbey to develop into dynamic scoring machine
24. ‘Mentally tough’ Blue Devils overcome early deficit to reach state quarterfinals for first time ever
25. WIU fires Hendrickson as head football coach, new leader will take team into OVC next season
26. Photo gallery: QHS beats QND in crosstown showdown to open football season
27. Former Mark Twain all-state offensive lineman becomes Palmyra’s next football coach
28. Missouri prep football rankings: Monroe City, South Shelby and Hannibal stay in state polls
29. QND receives final spot in Illinois football playoff field, while QHS, Central, Unity-Payson also learn postseason paths
30. Playoff primer: Blue Devils welcome one of Illinois’ most legendary programs to Flinn Stadium
31. Missouri state football rankings: South Shelby moves to No. 7 in Class 2, Hannibal holds steady
32. Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Quincy slips to No. 10, Camp Point Central rises to No. 7
33. Four Illinois prep football standouts receive first-team all-state honors from coaches association
34. Seniors quit QU women’s soccer program amid accusations of bullying, inappropriate behavior
35. QHS graduate Brock voluntarily leaves Iowa State football program, still faces gambling charges
36. Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates move up one spot to No. 5, Cardinals remain No. 7
37. 2023 Friday Night Lights area prep football preview section
38. IHSA nullifies red card issued to QND goalkeeper, making Frericks eligible for sectional semifinal
39. Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources warns Illinois hunters about shotgun use on public land
40. Zeroed in on history: Blue Devils cap first perfect regular season in 88 years with dominant fourth-quarter finish
41. WB6 coaches select QHS quarterback as MVP, nine Blue Devils make first-team all-conference
42. Rico Suave: QHS junior cornerback emerges as playmaker in crosstown victory against QND
43. Blue Devils outlast Golden Warriors to remain undefeated, improve to 7-0 for first time since 1935
44. Check out the 2023-24 Muddy River Sports girls basketball preview section
45. Blue is the better Devil: Quincy’s defense turns tide in victory over Chaminade in Norm Stewart Classic
46. Carrying the right tune: Raiders’ resiliency leads to comeback, first-round upset of Knights
47. State champs: Dominant defensive effort carries Camp Point Central football team to Class 1A title
48. Illinois prep football rankings: Quincy cracks Class 7A top 10 heading into Western Big 6 play
49. Missouri state football rankings: Area teams hold steady heading into Week 8
50. Tuning it out, dialing it in: Moline ignores Blue Devil Gym’s fervor, uses defense to silence QHS in battle at top of WB6
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