Crosstown showdown for tourney title gives Raiders, Blue Devils both boost moving forward

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 27, 2023
The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball players celebrate with the championship trophy after winning the QHS Early Bird Tournament at the QHS gym on Saturday. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Courtney Kvitle missed an effort that echoed what she preaches. Put the pressure on the opponent. Meanwhile, the Quincy High School volleyball team put forth an effort that echoed everything the Blue Devils are trying to be. Tough, scrappy and unrelenting. It made for an entertaining tournament with a crossdown showdown for the…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND volleyball teams reach championship match of Early Bird Tournament

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 27, 2023
The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame volleyball teams prepare to start the championship match of the QHS Early Bird Tournament on Saturday at the QHS gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame volleyball teams swept through pool play and won their semifinal matches in the QHS Early Bird Tournament on Saturday to set up a crossdown showdown for the title. The Raiders won 25-10, 25-19, but both walked away with confidence. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman…

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Raiders win Early Bird Tournament title, while Blue Devils find footing after two tough losses

By Muddy River Sports | August 28, 2022
Quincy High School libero Carley Owsley reacts to winning a point in a pool play match against Kirksville during Saturday's Early Bird Tournament at the QHS gym.

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team refused to be denied, while the Quincy High School squad got over the hump. That made the day-long QHS Early Bird Invitational Tournament a success on all fronts. The Raiders swept five consecutive matches and overcame a five-point deficit in the second set of the title match…

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