Cornwell’s milestone home run puts cap on Raiders’ five-inning victory over Titans

By Muddy River Sports | April 28, 2022
Quincy Notre Dame's Eryn Cornwell hit a walk-off, two-run home run Wednesday against West Hancock which happened also to be her 100th career hit. Matt Schuckman file photo

QUINCY — A walk-off and a milestone. Not a bad way for Eryn Cornwell to end her day.  The Quincy Notre Dame senior softball standout followed Caitlin Bunte’s leadoff single in the fifth inning Wednesday with a two-run home run to left field at the Backyard, finishing off a 12-1 victory over West Hancock and…

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Early offense, Cornwell’s pitching carry QND softball team to shutout victory in season opener

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 22, 2022
From left to right, Quincy Notre Dame third baseman Payton Stupavsky, shortstop Abbey Schreacke and pitcher Eryn Cornwell exchange high-fives prior to the start of an inning Monday in the season opener against Biggsville West Central at the Backyard. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Brooke Boden’s ability to play either corner infield position or pitch gives the Quincy Notre Dame softball coaching staff some flexibility when it comes to setting a lineup. If she hits the way she did Monday, the coaches will need to find a spot for her wherever it may be. Boden, a sophomore…

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SuperFan Shootout: Quintero, Cornwell step into spotlight to help QND girls hold off Central-Southeastern

By David Adam, MRN Editor | February 5, 2022
Quincy Notre Dame's Eryn Cornwell dribbles to the basket while Central-Southeastern's Amanda Stephens defends during Friday night's girls basketball game at the Pit in Quincy. | David Adam

QUINCY — The Central-Southeastern girls basketball team was in a good spot in the third quarter of Friday night’s game at the Pit. The Panthers scored the first six points of the second half and trailed Quincy Notre Dame, the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A, 33-26 with 5:08 left in the quarter. Even better,…

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