Doyle, Wires spark Illinois’ full-court attack in third straight Muddy River Showcase victory

Illinois forward Dion Doyle gets inside of Missouri's Quinn Thomas during the first half of Saturday's third annual Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Dion Doyle decided this was the perfect opportunity to run it back. The Macomb basketball standout was part of a team that included Quincy High School’s Ralph Wires that won back-to-back Gus Macker 3-on-3 championships when the event was a Memorial Day weekend staple in downtown Quincy. Saturday, the duo reunited in the…

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Highland’s Campen follows in mother’s footsteps, brings versatility to Muddy River Showcase

Brady Campen displayed his versatility while playing every position last winter for the Highland boys basketball team. | Shane Hulsey photo

LEWISTOWN, Mo. — Brady Campen couldn’t recall the age he began playing basketball. “My mom got me started really young,” Campen said. Not a bad person to learn from. Campen’s mother — Amber Law Campen — starred at Carthage (Ill.) High School, where she averaged 18.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals and…

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Friday Night Lights: Week 1 offers lopsided scores, Campen’s big run and bolts of lightning

Hannibal senior lineman Noah Young walks off the field after the coin toss prior to Friday night’s game against Jefferson City Helias at Ray Hentges Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. Photo courtesy Maya Bell, Jefferson City News Tribune

QUINCY — The opening week of the high school football season didn’t offer many surprises or alter many opinions, except for one head-scratching result. That happened at Ray Hentges Stadium in Jefferson City, Mo. Hannibal expected to be challenged by Jefferson City Helias, but the third-quarter breakdowns that resulted in the Crusaders scoring three touchdowns…

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