Taking away Lions’ ability to score in paint allows Blue Devils to pull away for Highland Shootout victory

Quincy High School’s Keshaun Thomas, left, and Camden Brown defend against Cardinal Ritter guard Quenton Parker during Saturday’s game in the Highland Optimist Scott Credit Union Basketball Shootout in Highland, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

HIGHLAND, Ill. — The second-quarter surge St. Louis Cardinal Ritter enjoyed during Saturday’s Highland Shootout matchup with the Quincy High School boys basketball team made one thing obvious. “When they get to the paint, they’re going to finish,” QHS coach Andy Douglas said. That left the Blue Devils with one task in the second half…

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils pull away from Lions in fourth quarter at Highland Shootout

Quincy High School guard Bradley Longcor III defends against St. Louis Cardinal Ritter during Saturday's game in the 32nd Highland Shootout in Highland, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

HIGHLAND, Ill. — The Quincy High School boys basketball team outscored St. Louis Cardinal Ritter 26-13 in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game in the 32nd Highland Shootout, securing a 62-49 victory for back-to-back victories to start the new year. Freelance photographer Tim Vizer spent Saturday afternoon at the Shootout and put together this photo…

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December to remember: Raiders cap hectic three-week schedule with another grind-it-out victory

Quincy Notre Dame's Abbey Schreacke alters the shot of Cardinal Ritter's Elyssa White, left, during Wednesday's game at the 15th annual Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Eric Orne wants the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball players to relish a well-earned holiday reprieve. “They get to rest,” the veteran coach said, “and they get to enjoy some family time.” The Raiders get to do so as far away from the gym as they wish. “He told us to forget about…

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