Bundle of returning talent has QND softball players eyeing another deep postseason run

The return of senior third baseman Brooke Boden, who will also pitch, gives the Quincy Notre Dame softball team a bonafide leader in pursuit of another shot at a Class 2A state tournament appearance. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Brooke Boden hasn’t forgotten just how close the Quincy Notre Dame softball team came to winning a state trophy last season. “I’ll be sitting in class and I’ll be like, ‘Oh, man,’” the senior third baseman said. “I just look back on it and think, ‘Wow, we were there.’” The Raiders’ epic postseason…

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All Boden-s well for Raiders in extra innings of sectional championship victory

The Quincy Notre Dame softball team celebrates its Class 2A sectional championship following a 4-3, 11-inning victory over Auburn on Friday night at The Backyard. | Submitted photo

QUINCY — As she trotted toward home plate following a solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to put her team back in front, Brooke Boden wasn’t thinking she would have to be the hero again two innings later. “I was just ready to get our last out,” the Quincy Notre Dame…

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Early offense, Cornwell’s pitching carry QND softball team to shutout victory in season opener

From left to right, Quincy Notre Dame third baseman Payton Stupavsky, shortstop Abbey Schreacke and pitcher Eryn Cornwell exchange high-fives prior to the start of an inning Monday in the season opener against Biggsville West Central at the Backyard. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Brooke Boden’s ability to play either corner infield position or pitch gives the Quincy Notre Dame softball coaching staff some flexibility when it comes to setting a lineup. If she hits the way she did Monday, the coaches will need to find a spot for her wherever it may be. Boden, a sophomore…

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