Liquor Booth Shot of the Game: Blue Devils’ Cook hits grand slam to crumble Rocks

Quincy High School third baseman Grayson Cook hit a grand slam to punctuate a 6-1 victory over Rock Island in the Blue Devils' Western Big 6 Conference opener. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School baseball team got the Western Big 6 Conference portion of its schedule off with a bang. A big bang. Leading Rock Island 2-0 in the first game of last Saturday’s doubleheader, QHS senior third baseman Grayson Cook added the knockout blow by hitting a grand slam to left field…

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Something to talk about: Conversation leads to successful stint at keeper for Blue Devils’ Cook

Quincy High School senior goalkeeper Grayson Cook has posted six shutouts during the regular season. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Ron Bridal had a plan if Grayson Cook was game. If it kept him from running cross country, Cook certainly was intrigued. Three years ago, when Cook and his parents were in the Quincy High School athletic office after enrolling him for his freshman year, they happened to cross paths with Bridal, the…

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