‘I thought it was money’: Talton’s half-court heave narrowly misses mark as Monroe City bows out

By Shane Hulsey | March 3, 2022
The Duchesne boys basketball team celebrates beating Monroe City 45-44 in the Class 3 sectionals Wednesday night at Francis Howell Central High School. Shane Hulsey photo

COTTLEVILLE, Mo.  —  Oh, to be in the right place at the right time. Amongst a sea of hands, Nathan DeGuentz rebounded a wild shot and put in the game-winning layup with 1.2 seconds left to give the Duchesne boys basketball team a 45-44 victory over Monroe City in Wednesday’s Class 3 sectional at Francis…

Read More

Raiders score in all three facets of game, stay undefeated by beating Pioneers

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 18, 2021
Quincy Notre Dame's Nolan Obert recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown to set the tone for the Raiders' 22-6 victory over Duchesne on Friday night. Photo courtesy Brendan Saak

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Jack Cornell bristles at the notion special teams aren’t prioritized in the same way as offense and defense. At Quincy Notre Dame, they are. “One-hundred percent,” said Cornell, the Raiders’ fourth-year head coach. And for good reason. “We’re not your average football team,” Cornell said. “We’re not trying to be your…

Read More