‘We just didn’t show up to play’: Macomb steamrolls mistake-prone QND in regional final

By David Adam, MRN Editor | October 27, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame setter Annie Eaton, left, watches the Macomb volleyball team celebrate after the final point in the Bombers' 25-18, 25-14 loss on Thursday night in The Hangar at Macomb High School. | David Adam photo

MACOMB, Ill. — Senior Delaney Beard had a difficult time comprehending what had happened. Quincy Notre Dame had been dominant this season, losing just 14 sets while winning 32 out of 36 matches and earning the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A girls volleyball regional. The Raiders only needed to beat fifth-seeded Macomb, which…

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Raiders embrace need to alter ending in their pursuit of state tournament success

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 13, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame junior setter Annie Eaton will engineer an offense that is expected to be dynamic enough to help the Raiders make another run at a state tournament berth. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — George Santayana is credited with saying it. Courtney Kvitle is echoing it. And the Quincy Notre Dame volleyball players are embracing it. So what is the mantra the early 20th century philosopher popularized that rings true today? Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. The Raiders clearly haven’t forgotten.…

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