Earning some R&R: Victory in opening round of GLVC Tournament gives Hawks time to rehydrate and recover

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 12, 2022
Quincy University catcher Luke Napleton connects for a two-run home run in the third inning of Thursday's Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament opener against Lindenwood in St. Charles, Mo. Photo courtesy Max Bennett

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — The local Aldi Grocery Store better work on restocking its shelves. After a visit from Quincy University baseball coach Matt Schissel and a few helpful parents of his players, the store’s supply of Gatorade is seriously diminished. Following the Hawks’ 12-3 victory Lindenwood in Thursday’s opening round of the Great Lakes…

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Walker grinds through hot, humid conditions to give Hawks another sterling effort

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 12, 2022
Quincy University right-hander Spencer Walker delivers a pitch during Thursday's Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament opener against Lindenwood in St. Charles, Mo. Photo courtesy Max Bennett

ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Anything from a 5:30 a.m. wake-up call to Thursday’s rising temperatures could have been what made Spencer Walker feel a little out of sorts. “Something felt off mindset-wise,” the Quincy University right-handed pitcher said. “It just felt a little different. I wasn’t like my usual self.” No one outside the Hawks’…

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