Offensive MVP only part of what made Shrine Game experience special for QHS’s Flachs

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 20, 2024
Quincy High School offensive lineman Chris Flachs, who is headed to play at Quincy University, was named the offensive MVP for the blue squad in last Saturday's Illinois High School Shrine Game in Bloomington, Ill. | Photo courtesy Illinois High School Shrine Game

QUINCY — Had the week been solely about football and showcasing his talents for a state-wide audience, Chris Flachs would have walked away satisfied. The heart-felt moments that accompanied playing the game he loves sent him home humbled. The recent Quincy High School graduate and soon-to-be Quincy University freshman offensive lineman took part in the…

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Schuckman: Pursuit of perfection helps Blue Devils develop trust, respect in each other

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 12, 2023
Quincy High School linebacker Ty Douglas (10) and the Blue Devils have been perfect since they stepped on the field to start the season, largely because they bring the right mindset and camaraderie to the game. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — From a movie made before any of the Quincy High School football players were born comes a line that resonates with what the Blue Devils are trying to achieve. They are chasing perfection, the same way the T.C. Williams Titans were. In the closing sequence of “Remember the Titans,” a movie released in…

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Trench gang: Stout offensive line paving QHS football team’s path to playoffs

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 12, 2022
Quincy High School junior left guard Chris Flachs, left, and senior left tackle Brady Wells head to the field before a game against Alton earlier this season. The QHS offensive line has paved the way to a 5-2 record and looming playoff berth. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Conner Cox seemed almost apologetic for not being overly elated when the Quincy High School football team scores a touchdown these days. As the junior offensive lineman sees it, scoring isn’t a rarity. It’s an expectation. “Every game, it feels almost routine to score a touchdown,” said Cox, a 6-foot, 250-pound right tackle.…

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