Photo gallery: Alumni celebration helps QND girls soccer team get back on winning track

April 7, 2024 | By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Quincy Notre Dame junior wing Liesel Vincent passes the ball up the left side of the field during Saturday's game against Burlington (Iowa) at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Maybe the presence of three decades of alumni gave the Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer team a boost.

Trailing Burlington (Iowa) 2-1 in the second half Saturday afternoon at Advance Physical Therapy Field, the Raiders responded with a three-goal rally for a 4-2 victory. Sophomore forward Addie Flesch scored three goals, including the game-winner, while junior forward Makayla Patton had a goal and two assists.

The victory snapped a three-game skid as QND improved to 3-4 overall.

The game was part of a celebration of soccer in which former players over the previous 34 seasons were recognized at halftime and took part in a skills competition after the varsity game. Former coach Mark Longo, who helped start the program in 1990, and several of his former assistant coaches were in attendance as well.

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent time with the Raiders and put together this photo gallery. To purchase photos taken by Muddy River Sports staffers, visit muddyriversports.smugmug.com.