Venvertloh’s goal sparks strong second half as Hawks knock off Pride

Quincy University sophomore forward Carter Venvertloh saves the ball along the endline during the first half of Wednesday's game against Purdue Northwest at Legends Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Carter Venvertloh and the Quincy University men’s soccer team notched their first goal, first victory and first upset in their final non-conference game. Venvertloh, the sophomore forward from Quincy High School, broke a scoreless tie when he scored off a Mathias Bringedal assist in the 49th minute, propelling the Hawks to a 2-1…

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Anderson, Venvertloh uphold family traditions, receive all-state soccer honors

Quincy Notre Dame senior forward Tanner Anderson delivers a corner kick during the Class 1A sectional semifinal against Serena in Mendota, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — All-state soccer honors are family traditions in the Anderson and Venvertloh households. The youngest brothers made sure tradition didn’t falter. Quincy Notre Dame senior forward Tanner Anderson and Quincy High School senior midfielder Carter Venvertloh recently were named to the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-state team, becoming the second and third…

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High five: Venvertloh breaks QHS boys soccer team’s single-game scoring record in WB6 victory

Carter Venvertloh scored five goals in Tuesday's 6-1 victory over Galesburg, breaking the Quincy High School boys soccer program's single-game scoring record. | Matt Schuckman file photo

GALESBURG, Ill. — The right approach offensively is something the Quincy High School boys soccer players have tried to perfect. Tuesday night, the Blue Devils dialed it as well as they have all season. “The team was very calm on the ball tonight to begin the game, very organized and kept the ball in the…

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Blue Devils look to be patient, yet aggressive in attacking third to generate more offense

From left to right, Quincy High School's Carter Venvertloh, Boen Brockmiller and Trace Routh battle for possession during practice Wednesday at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — While watching his older brothers enjoy stellar high school soccer careers, Carter Venvertloh dreamed of the moment he’d be front and center in Quincy High School’s attack. That time is now. A four-year varsity player who was an Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-sectional selection as a junior, Venvertloh has watched the…

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Blue Devils feeling jazzy about possibilities for success with attacking style

Quincy High School junior midfielder Carter Venvertloh will help facilitate an offense with a variety of attackers. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The way Carter Venvertloh handled an off-the-cuff question is a sign the Quincy High School junior midfielder and his teammates can handle anything else thrown their way. A 10-year-old sports fan hanging out at one of the Blue Devils’ practices during the preseason had the chance to interact with the players following a…

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