Punctuating a sweep: Simpson’s homer caps Hawks’ perfect weekend against Prairie Stars

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 5, 2024
Quincy University first baseman Austin Simpson tosses the ball to pitcher Eli Ecton covering the base for the first out of the sixth inning Saturday at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Austin Simpson knew he couldn’t go home empty-handed or he’d never live it down. His roommates — Dustin DuPont and Adam Lewis — both hit home runs Saturday in helping the Quincy University baseball team build an insurmountable lead in the finale of its Great Lakes Valley Conference series with Illinois-Springfield. So when…

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Kirn, Hawks take advantage of coming home to earn first victory of season

By Muddy River Sports | March 2, 2024
Quincy University left-hander Griffin Kirn struck out 11 over 6 1/3 innings Friday to lead the Hawks to a 5-1 victory over Davenport at QU Stadium. | Photo courtesy Olivia Kindt, QU Athletics

QUINCY — Welcome home. After enduring a seven-game losing streak on its season-opening road trip and falling out of the NCBWA Division II Top 25, the Quincy University baseball team used Friday’s home opener as a fresh start and took advantage of the comfortable confines of QU Stadium. Junior left-handed starter Griffin Kirn threw 6…

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