Photo gallery: QHS football team invokes running clock in Class 7A first-round playoff game

October 29, 2023 | By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

Quincy High School wide receiver Caeden Johannessen flips the ball back to the official after making a catch at the 1-yard line during Saturday's 44-14 victory over West Chicago in the Class 7A playoffs at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School football team’s first home playoff victory ever featured a little of everything that has made the Blue Devils so successful this season — the Bradyn Little-to-Tykell Hammers connection, dominance of the offensive line and a hard-hitting defense.

The end result was a 44-14 victory over West Chicago in the opening round of the Class 7A playoffs at Flinn Stadium.

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent a cold, rainy afternoon at Flinn Stadium and put together this photo gallery: