Schuckman: Roberts offers encouragement, mentorship to youthful QHS wrestlers

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 4, 2024
Quincy High School senior wrestler Eli Roberts barks instructions and encouragement to a teammate during Tuesday's dual with Fort Madison (Iowa) at the QHS gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Eli Roberts isn’t ready to commit to a coaching career. “Might be a little too early to say that,” he said with a smile. But it’s not a stretch to think the Quincy High School senior wrestler could be the next to join the ranks of former Blue Devils who have ventured into…

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Freshmen set tone, veterans follow their lead as QHS wrestlers dominate Fort Madison in home dual

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 4, 2024
Quincy High School's Brody Baker bends Fort Madison's Rainer Johnson into position for a pin during Tuesday night's dual at the QHS gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — As the newcomers picked up victory after victory in quick and efficient fashion Tuesday night, the old guard on the Quincy High School wrestling team knew the pressure was on to perform. “I can’t get outdone out here,” senior Eli Roberts said with a chuckle. “I have to keep that line moving and…

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‘Owen’s just a special kid’: Uppinghouse clears first hurdle to state tournament with regional title

By David Adam, MRN Editor | February 4, 2024
Quincy High School's Owen Uppinghouse flexes in celebration of winning the Class 3A regional wrestling championship in the QHS gymnasium Saturday afternoon. | David Adam

QUINCY — Phil Neally has worked with many successful teams and wrestlers during his 20 years as the head coach at Quincy High School, but as the 2023-24 season winds down, he knows his time to witness true greatness is dwindling. Neally has had a ringside seat for Owen Uppinghouse’s dominating senior season. The QHS…

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