Schuckman: Game-used football celebrates faith and family as much as it does King’s first TD

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 1, 2024
University of Central Missouri defensive tackle Weston King reacts after scoring a touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter last Saturday against Washburn at Walton Stadium in Warrensburg, Mo. | Photo courtesy Andrew Mather, UCM Photographer

WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Weston King wasn’t giving up the football, even if it was the referee who asked it. Last Saturday, with the University of Central Missouri football team trailing Washburn 28-24 at the start of the fourth quarter, King found himself in a surprising position. The senior defensive tackle and team co-captain lined up…

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Schuckman: QHS products’ legacy with UCM football program comes in form of effort, leadership

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 2, 2021
University of Central Missouri defensive lineman Zack Aschemann, a Quincy High School product, enjoyed a productive career with the Mules that included two All-MIAA honors. Submitted photo

Before stepping to the podium and addressing his teammates for a final time, Zack Aschemann remembered all the words of wisdom imparted year after year by the seniors leaving the University of Central Missouri football program. “They’re just passing down traits and advice you don’t know you’re going to end up using but you end…

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Area products kickstart season, careers with solid debuts

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 7, 2021
Quincy University tight end Garrett Drew, a Quincy High School product, made two catches in the Hawks' season opener. Photo courtesy Denny Sinnock

The college football season kicked off in earnest last weekend with a number of local products making their first collegiate start and some making their collegiate debut. Here’s a glimpse on how it unfolded: • Nationally ranked Central Missouri suffered a 35-16 loss at home to Pittsburg State, although two Quincy High School products played…

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