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

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

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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