Knowles’ triple-double helps Titans grind out overtime victory over Bloodhounds

By Steve Eighinger | February 5, 2025
West Hancock junior center Cooper Knowles scored 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 12 shots in Tuesday night's victory over Fort Madison (Iowa) in overtime in Hamilton, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

HAMILTON, Ill. — West Hancock boys basketball coach Jeff Dahl tried his best to wrap his arms around what had just transpired. “This … was a grinder,” he said. West Hancock survived an overtime struggle with Fort Madison (Iowa), winning 74-67 Tuesday night to extend its win streak to nine in front of a crowd…

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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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