Thomas, Blue Devils snatch spot in regional championship with dominant effort on glass

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 23, 2023
Quincy High School forward Keshaun Thomas positions himself to grab a rebound off a missed free throw during the second half of Wednesday's Class 4A regional semifinal victory over Alton at Blue Devil Gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — If Keshaun Thomas needs a part-time job in the coming years, a perfect one exists. Window cleaner. The way he pulled rebounds off the glass Wednesday night during the Quincy High School boys basketball team’s regional semifinal, there’s no one better suited for the job. The 6-foot-6 sophomore forward fought for two offensive…

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Strong start, tepid finish leaves Blue Devils yearning to play better as tourney path continues

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 29, 2022
Quincy High School guard Camden Brown soars towards the basket during the first half of Wednesday’s game against Alton in the first round of the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic at Vergil Fletcher Gym in Collinsville, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — Andy Douglas had a pocket full of excuses if he needed any. The Quincy High School boys basketball coach refused to let the Blue Devils use them. A scintillating first half devolved into less-than-ideal execution in the second half Wednesday night in the opening round of the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic,…

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Playground bullies: Blue Devils dominate Redbirds up front to open season with back-to-back victories

By Don O'Brien | September 3, 2022
The Quincy High School football team breaks through the cheerleaders' banner during pregame ceremonies Friday night at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Quincy High School senior Gregory Quince wasn’t too surprised to see the Blue Devils bully Alton on Friday night at Flinn Stadium. “We watched film and our defensive line and offensive line were really looking forward to the game,” the QHS wide receiver/defensive back said. The big guys up front on both sides…

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Saturday rewind: ‘Steady Eddie’ Quince makes two critical defensive plays for QHS

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 4, 2021
Quincy High School strong safety Greg Quince is providing the Blue Devils with steady play and leadership. Photo courtesy Brendan Saak

QUINCY — Greg Quince didn’t dwell on what could have been. He was more concerned with what needed to happen next. The Quincy High School football team’s starting strong safety then made one of what Blue Devils coach Rick Little considered the top two defensive plays of the game in the 27-20 victory over Alton…

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