Two for Two: Brenner’s interception returns for TDs start scoring avalanche for QND in home rout

By Ben Marth | October 5, 2024
Quincy Notre Dame quarterback Hunter Schuckman winds up to throw a pass to Gavin Doellman (17) during Friday night's high school football game at Advance Physical Therapy Field on Friday night. Doellman caught the pass and eventually lateraled the ball to offensive lineman Ryan Darnell (65), who scored from 3 yards out. | David Adam photo

QUINCY — Jack Brenner doesn’t get many chances at picking off the opposing team’s quarterback. In fact, the Quincy Notre Dame senior linebacker entered Friday’s contest without an interception in his high school career. It only took three offensive plays for Brenner to not only snag his first pick but also his second. He returned…

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Reaching second round of playoffs doesn’t change Raiders’ approach to practice and prep

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 3, 2023
Junior linebacker Taylin Scott, left, and senior linebacker Reese Frericks have been important parts of the Raiders' defensive effort. | Muddy River Sports file photo

QUINCY — Jack Brenner noticed one significant difference when it came to practicing in November for the first time. “It’s a little cold,” the Quincy Notre Dame junior defensive back said as temperatures dipped to 40 degrees on Wednesday night. There was another significant difference, too. “It’s the playoffs,” Brenner said. “Everything is a little…

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