‘The minute they take him away, you’re scared as hell’: Cranial surgery as infant doesn’t keep QND’s Lavery from game he loves

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 27, 2021
Quincy Notre Dame senior quarterback Calvin Lavery throws a pass during a regular-season game at Breese Mater Dei. | Photo courtesy of Paul Halfacre

QUINCY — Calvin Lavery didn’t realize the mistake soon enough. Having walked into a styling center for a haircut, he requested the stylist use an electric razor guard that would take off enough for a stylish look but not too much that he appeared to have shaved his head. The wrong guard was applied, and…

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State-ranked Raiders showcase multiple weapons in rout of Marceline, Mo.

By David Adam, MRN Editor | September 11, 2021
Quincy Notre Dame running back Ben Kasparie attempts to avoid three tacklers from Marceline during Friday night's game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. Pattie Paxton

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame football team is developing an offense that can attack opponents in all sorts of ways. Calvin Lavery threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, Elliott Maas and Ben Kasparie combined for 104 yards rushing and two touchdowns, Jackson Stratton caught five passes and two touchdowns, and six other receivers…

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