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Fay delivers on cue, blasts three-run homer to send Gems into conference title game

August 7, 2022 — by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

QUINCY — Brad Gyorkos called it. With the Quincy Gems’ Logan Voth on third base and Hayden Moore on second with one out in the sixth inning Sunday night, the Normal CornBelters summoned left-hander Ryan Weaver from the bullpen before Andrew Fay came to the plate. While Weaver warmed up, Voth turned to Gyorkos, the […]

Filed Under: Quincy, Sports Spotlight Tagged With: Andrew Fay, Logan Voth, Prospect League, Quincy Gems

Latham’s pinch-hit grand slam in sixth helps Gems close regular season with victory

August 6, 2022 — by Muddy River News

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 […]

Filed Under: Quincy, Sports Spotlight, Top Stories Tagged With: Jonathan Latham, Quincy Gems

Illinois District 17’s pursuit of World Series title ends in quarterfinals

August 6, 2022 — by Muddy River Sports

ROXANA, Del. — An incredible run came to an abrupt end late Friday night. A nearly unhittable pitcher is why. The Illinois District 17 softball team, which finished atop its pool at the Senior League Softball World Series, was limited to one hit by Curacao right-hander J’Dah Girigorie in a 2-0 loss in the quarterfinals […]

Filed Under: Illinois Tagged With: Senior League Softball, World Series

Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament on Sept. 17 in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park

August 6, 2022 — by Muddy River News

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 […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: disc golf tournament, Todd Damotte, Trilogy Challenge

From sea to shining sea: Quincy native tackling TransAmerica Bicycle Trail

August 6, 2022 — by Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor

QUINCY — Michael Longo kept searching for an edge he couldn’t find. Having played soccer the majority of his life — the former Quincy High School all-stater enjoyed a stellar collegiate career at Lewis & Clark Community College and Millikin University — he found himself missing the drive it provided. About the time he was […]

Filed Under: Quincy, Sports Spotlight, Top Stories Tagged With: Michael Longo, TransAmerica Bicycle Trail

O’Connor dominates Bees, Loos hits pair of home runs as Gems cruise to home victory

August 6, 2022 — by Muddy River News

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 […]

Filed Under: Quincy, Sports Spotlight, Top Stories Tagged With: Lucas Loos, Quincy Gems, Tim O'Connor

Racing notebook: Diving into leaderboards with four feature nights remaining in points race

August 5, 2022 — by Steve Eighinger

QUINCY — Adams County Speedway returns to action Sunday night following last week’s scheduled break before the home stretch of points racing begins. There are just four Sunday nights remaining prior to track champs being crowned August 28. Here’s all you need to know, numerically speaking, when the cars return to the dirt, starting at […]

Filed Under: Illinois, Speedway, Sports Spotlight Tagged With: Adams County Speedway, Leaderboards

Illinois suffers first loss at Senior League Softball World Series, remains top seed coming out of pool

August 5, 2022 — by Muddy River Sports

ROXANA, Del. — The comeback kids nearly made it two rallies in a row. One day after a walk-off single in the eighth inning kept the Illinois District 17 softball undefeated in pool play at the Senior League Softball World Series, the Land of Lincolners found themselves in a late-inning hole again Thursday. The Central […]

Filed Under: Illinois Tagged With: Senior League Softball, World Series

Muddy River Breakdown with Schuck and DOB: Episode 1

August 4, 2022 — by Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — Reunited and it feels so good. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman and the newest addition to the Muddy River Sports team, Don O’Brien, spent 13 years working side-by-side in the sports department of the Quincy Herald-Whig and sharing the studio for shows such as “The Sports Writers Journal” and “WGEM SportsCenter.” A […]

Filed Under: Pressbox, Sports Spotlight Tagged With: Don O'Brien, Matt Schuckman, Muddy River Breakdown

Croes extends hitting streak to 15 games but Gems fail to hang on to five-run lead in loss to Springfield

August 4, 2022 — by Muddy River News

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 […]

Filed Under: Quincy, Sports Spotlight, Top Stories Tagged With: Dayson Croes, Quincy Gems

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Scoreboard for Wednesday, May 18

Prep baseball At Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield, Quincy Class 2A QND Regional Quincy Notre Dame 13, Athens 3. Click here for the story and photo gallery. At Maroa, Ill. Class 2A Maroa-Forsyth Regional Williamsville 6, Pittsfield 4: A five-run third inning by the Bullets put … ...Read Full Article about Scoreboard for Wednesday, May 18

Scoreboard for Tuesday, May 17

Girls soccer At Advance Physical Therapy Field, Quincy Class 1A QND Sectional Quincy Notre Dame 6, Piasa Southwestern 0. Click here for the story. At Kahok Stadium, Collinsville, Ill. Class 3A Collinsville Regional Edwardsville 1, Quincy High School 0. Click here for the … ...Read Full Article about Scoreboard for Tuesday, May 17

Trending Posts This Week

  • Brimming with confidence, Illinois squad proves it belongs on softball’s biggest stage
    ROXANA, Del. — A glimmer of hope is all that was needed. When the Illinois District 17 softball team headed...
  • From sea to shining sea: Quincy native tackling TransAmerica Bicycle Trail
    QUINCY — Michael Longo kept searching for an edge he couldn’t find. Having played soccer the majority of his life...
  • Oh, Brothers: Harbins spending final weeks of summer together in Quincy Gems’ dugout
    QUINCY — Noah Harbin didn’t bother with a rebuttal. He just shook his head. Sitting across the table from his...
  • Muddy River Breakdown with Schuck and DOB: Episode 1
    QUINCY — Reunited and it feels so good. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman and the newest addition to the...
  • Illinois squad opens Senior League Softball World Series with offensive outburst
    FRANKFORD, Del. — The Illinois District 17 softball team packed the lumber for the long road trip. In the opening...

Briefs

Golf tournament at Arrowhead Heights on Aug. 27 to benefit Payson Seymour boys basketball program

by Muddy River News

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 … ...Read Full Article about Golf tournament at Arrowhead Heights on Aug. 27 to benefit Payson Seymour boys basketball program

Advance Physical Therapy offering free sports physicals Tuesday

by Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — Advance Physical Therapy is offering free sports physicals for athletes entering grades 5-12. The physicals take place from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19 at Advance Physical Therapy, located inside the Blessing Health Center at 4800 Maine Street. To set up an appointment, contact … ...Read Full Article about Advance Physical Therapy offering free sports physicals Tuesday

Fall registrations for soccer, volleyball and football leagues are open at YMCA

by Muddy River News

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 … ...Read Full Article about Fall registrations for soccer, volleyball and football leagues are open at YMCA

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