Posts Tagged ‘Griggsville-Perry’
Panthers listen to words of wisdom, return to court energized in beating third straight Illinois opponent
QUINCY — Even though the Palmyra boys basketball team had opened the season by winning seven of its first eight games, a group of former players thought a few things were amiss. So, they were granted permission to address the team during a Saturday practice, delivering a message that focused on improving in certain areas…
Read MoreRegional roundup: Tornadoes fall in triple overtime, while Panthers, Bombers advance to title games
NEW BERLIN, Ill. — The Griggsville-Perry boys basketball team had opportunities to avoid a second and a third overtime. Jacksonville Routt made sure there wasn’t a fourth. The sixth-seeded Rockets took the lead for good with two minutes remaining in the third overtime and finished off a 55-53 victory over the second-seeded Tornadoes in the…
Read MoreToughness and defense: Griggsville-Perry gets back to basics in practice, then routs Payson Seymour
PAYSON, Ill. — The last two days of practice for the Griggsville-Perry boys basketball team were not much fun. Tornadoes coach Garrett White thought his team needed a lesson on toughness after it suffered a 54-50 loss on Tuesday to South County, snapping an eight-game winning streak. It was only the fourth time this season…
Read MorePhoto Gallery: Tornadoes blow away Indians with 10 3-pointers
PAYSON, Ill. — Michael Myers made four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points to lead Griggsville-Perry to a 60-32 victory over Payson Seymour on Friday night. The Tornadoes made 10 3-pointers in 17 attempts, while the Indians missed on 14 of their 16 3-point tries. MRN Editor David Adam took photos of some of the…
Read MoreQuincy Catholic, Brown County, Griggsville-Perry earn IESA state tournament berths this weekend
Three local eighth-grade boys basketball teams have qualified for the Illinois Elementary School Association state tournaments this weekend in their respective classes. Quincy Catholic advances to the Class 8-3A state tournament after defeating Williamsville 40-31 on Monday in Williamsville. The Crusaders (17-3) will play at 10 a.m. Saturday at Tolono Unity High School against Downs…
Read MoreFree throws help Saukees hand Tornadoes first loss of season
GRIGGSVILLE, Ill. — The battle for Pike County supremacy came down to free throws. The Pittsfield boys basketball team made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 53 seconds of regulation Tuesday night to hold off Griggsville-Perry for a 46-44 victory, handing the Tornadoes their first loss of the season while alloowing the Saukees…
Read MoreThird time isn’t a charm for Griggsville-Perry, which gets bounced from postseason by Triopia
PAYSON, Ill. — There’s always next season. That’s what Griggsville-Perry boys basketball coach Garrett White will be telling himself in the coming weeks and months. However, that likely won’t help soften the blow of Wednesday’s 56-53 overtime loss to Triopia in the Class 1A regional semifinals at Payson Seymour High School. The Tornadoes (24-9), who…
Read MoreGrothaus gives West Hancock huge lift off bench as Titans reach 20-victory plateau
QUINCY — Gavin Grothaus has gladly accepted his role as the West Hancock boys basketball team’s sixth man. In fact, the sophomore guard relishes the role of being first player off the bench. “I’ve been the sixth man all year,” Grothaus said. “I like it because it gives me a little time to watch and…
Read MoreBrown County, Griggsville-Perry win eighth grade boys basketball regional titles
QUINCY — A pair of area eighth grade boys basketball teams won Illinois Elementary School Association regional championships Thursday night. Brown County captured a Class 2A regional crown with a 47-34 victory over Liberty at Mendon. The Hornets (26-1) advance to Monday’s sectional against Colchester West Prairie (21-5) in Colchester. Griggsville-Perry won a Class 1A…
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