QHS graduate Johnson earns All-American honor in final NCAA championships appearance

University of Iowa senior Jordan Johnson, a Quincy High School graduate, earned second-team All-American honors in the discus after finishing 16th at the NCAA Division I Outdoor National Championships in Eugene, Ore. | Photo courtesy University of Iowa

EUGENE, Ore. — Jordan Johnson’s final throw of his collegiate track and field career earned him one final major accolade. The University of Iowa senior and Quincy High School graduate was named a second-team All-American on Friday night after finishing 16th in the discus at the NCAA Division I Outdoor National Championships, held at the…

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QU’s Walker, Napleton pick up NCBWA NCAA Division II preseason All-American honors

Quincy University senior right-hander Spencer Walker is an NCBWA Division II preseason first-team All-American as he is coming off a 10-1 season as a junior. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — A pair of Quincy University baseball players have been named preseason All-Americans a week ahead of the Hawks’ season opener. The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association released its NCAA Division II preseason All-American teams Thursday with Quincy starting pitcher Spencer Walker earning first-team plaudits and junior catcher Luke Napleton garnering a second-team nod.…

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Culver-Stockton’s Rupcich, Huffman receive NAIA All-American honors from AFCA

Culver-Stockton College senior left tackle Andrew Rupcich, left, and senior middle linebacker Dalton Huffman, right, were named to the NAIA All-American team. Photos courtesy C-SC Athletics

CANTON, Mo. — The record-setting and high-profile careers of Culver-Stockton College left tackle Andrew Rupcich and middle linebacker Dalton Huffman were capped Monday with both receiving American Football Coaches Association NAIA All-American honors. Rupcich was a first-team selection for a third straight season, while Huffman was a second-team pick who earned the first All-American honors…

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