QHS All-Time Starting XI: Finding footing as freshman helps Smith become part of tradition

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 7, 2023
Jaeden Smith, left, scored 62 career goals and was a two-timeIllinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-state selection for the Quincy High School boys soccer team. | Submitted photo

This is the third installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Jaeden Smith, Forward, Class of 2019 QUINCY — Matt Longo had seen enough. Seven minutes into a game…

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Schuckman: Former QHS standout finds his happiness and his game with basketball in his hands

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 10, 2022
Former Quincy High School standout Jaeden Smith is enjoying his redshirt freshman season with the Maryville men's basketball team. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The ball seemed so much more comfortable in his hands — certainly coming off his hands it was picturesque — than it ever did on his foot. Jaeden Smith knew it, but he needed to embrace it. Once he did, it made his happiness complete. A two-sport standout at Quincy High School who…

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