‘The more reps, the better’: Area football teams take advantage of playing 7-on-7 during summer

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | June 26, 2025
Quincy High School senior Hunter Schuckman is vying to be Bradyn Little's successor as the Blue Devils' starting quarterback and will go into fall battling with Sawyer Harshberger for the job. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Players do not wear pads. There are no offensive lineman. There is no tackling. But as coaches can attest, that does not mean 7-on-7 camps are just free-for-alls. “Get reps and coach on the fly,” Hannibal coach Jeff Gschwender said. “That’s how we do it.” Hannibal was one of six teams — Quincy…

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Countdown to kickoff: Titans believe abundance of offensive weapons will lead to renewed success

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | August 16, 2024
West Hancock football coach Coy Dorothy, right, works with quarterback Bryce Varner during a practice for the upcoming season. | Shane Hulsey photo

Coverage of the West Hancock football program is brought to you by: HAMILTON, Ill. — A change in scheme yielded substantial offensive improvements for the West Hancock football team in 2023. If the Titans take a similar leap forward in 2024, it will be with a new quarterback who set a school record at wide…

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