Blue Devils’ Derhake, Panthers’ Lawson reach milestones on first night of Quincy Invitational

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | January 18, 2025
Quincy High School senior wrestler Gunnar Derhake scored a 19-3 technical fall over Pekin's Trace Holmes during their first round match in the 165-pound weight class at the Quincy Invitational at the QHS gym. It was Derhake’s 100th career win. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Two senior wrestlers entered Friday’s Quincy Invitational at 99 career wins and it did not take long for either of them to reach the century mark. Quincy High School’s Gunnar Derhake and Palmyra’s Luke Lawson each won their first-round matches to reach the 100-win plateau. At 165 pounds, Derhake defeated Pekin’s Trace Holmes…

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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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