Capping it the right way: QND rebounds from semifinal loss to win third-place game

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 3, 2023
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball players celebrate with the third-place trophy after beating Chicago Butler College Prep 66-57 in the Class 2A state tournament Thursday at Illinois State University's Redbird Arena in Normal, Ill. | Photo courtesy Clark Brooks, PhotoNews Media

NORMAL, ill. — Denied their chance at making history, the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball players wouldn’t be denied their shot at redemption. An opportunity to reminisce came with it, too. Forced to play the third-place game of the Class 2A state tournament less than three hours after losing to Breese Mater Dei in the…

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Photo gallery: QND beats Chicago Butler to finish third at Class 2A state tournament

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 3, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame senior Abbey Schreacke, second from left, hugs freshman Tristan Pieper, while senior Blair Eftink, second from right, hugs freshman Ari Buehler at the end of the Raiders' 66-57 victory over Chicago Butler College Prep in the Class 2A third-place game Thursday at Redbird Arena in Normal, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team found a way to push their tears and frustration aside following a loss in the semifinals of the Class 2A state tournament and rebounded for a 66-57 victory over Chicago Butler College Prep late Thursday evening at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena. Muddy River Sports…

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