Posts Tagged ‘John Wood Community College’
Scoreboard for Wednesday, January 26
Men’s basketball At Student Activity Center, Quincy John Wood Community College 86, Illinois Central College 74: The Trail Blazers won their third consecutive Mid-West Athletic Conference matchup with a blistering effort from the perimeter. The Trail Blazers shot 56 percent from 3-point range, going 14 of 25 and making several in a key second-half surge…
Read MoreSlow start, Little’s injury lead to loss for JWCC women in league opener
QUINCY — Spoon River College’s game-opening 3-point barrage proved to be a challenge for the John Wood Community College women’s basketball team to overcome. So did losing McKenna Little to an ankle injury. The Snappers jumped out to a 9-2 lead Wednesday night in the Mid-West Athletic Conference game at the Student Activity Center by…
Read MoreLet’s get physical: Trail Blazers withstand Snappers’ style to earn first conference victory
QUINCY — The physical aspect of Wednesday night’s Mid-West Athletic Conference game negated the natural rhythm and flow John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach Brad Hoyt relishes. So while he was encouraged by the outcome, Hoyt was disappointed with the style. “I was expecting a little better basketball,” Hoyt said after the Trail Blazers…
Read MoreCollege notebook: QU game gets canceled, C-SC’s Blaize earns honor, JWCC’s Jennings reaches grand milestone
QUINCY — The Quincy University men’s basketball team will have to wait a couple of extra days to get back on track. The Hawks were informed Wednesday afternoon that Maryville, which was scheduled to visit Pepsi Arena on Thursday for a Great Lakes Valley Conference game, has to cancel both of its games this week…
Read MoreTrail Blazers believe November setback will benefit them in February’s postseason pursuit
QUINCY — Come February, Jarvis Jennings believes the scenario plays out differently. Three months from now, Brad Hoyt expects to make a wiser decision. Together, they are supremely confident the John Wood Community College men’s basketball team will be entertaining a shot at reaching the NJCAA Division II national tournament because of what transpired Saturday…
Read MoreStout second-half effort propels Trail Blazers to statement victory over Hawks
QUINCY — John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach Brad Hoyt figured the gauntlet the Trail Blazers were about to run would reveal if they deserved to be in the conversation as one of the nation’s top teams. Or were they just pretending to be in the mix? Friday night, the 11th-ranked Trail Blazers proved…
Read MoreTrail Blazers hope experienced, savvy lineup leads to more national success
QUINCY — With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone. Brad Hoyt is counting on the first part of Irish poet Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated adage to hold true. If the second part is more accurate, the veteran John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach might find himself feeling a little more haggard come…
Read MoreScoreboard for Sunday, August 22
Women’s Volleyball At the UW Sports Factory, Rockford, Ill. John Wood Community College capped its weekend with a pair of victories to improve to 5-1. The Trail Blazers beat Morton 25-15, 25-15, 25-18 and upended South Suburban 25-20, 25-22, 20-25, 25-16. Paige Knuffman powered the JWCC attack with 23 kills, six blocks and 16 digs…
Read MoreScoreboard for Saturday, August 21
Girls Golf Alton Marquette Blastoff Invite at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course Quincy Notre Dame finished 10th in the 18-team event with a 383. Alton Marquette won the team title with a 313. QND’s Hana Knuffman finished 12th individually with an 85. Blair Eftink shot a 92. Women’s Volleyball At the UW Sports Factory, Rockford,…
Read MoreScoreboard for Friday, August 20
Women’s Volleyball At UW Sports Factory, Rockford, Ill. John Wood Community College splits two matches, losing to Southeastern (Iowa) Community College 25-16, 16-25, 25-20, 25-20 and beating Elgin (Ill.) Community College 25-16, 25-16, 25-9. Paige Knuffman led the Trail Blazers 21 kills, nine digs and three solo blocks in the two matches combined. Isadora Gasparini…
Read MoreSit down with the AD: Brad Hoyt discusses the future of JWCC athletics
QUINCY — Brad Hoyt thrives on chasing championship moments. The John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach places such a high priority on that concept his players use the “championships are cool” mantra whenever they discuss expectations and goals. The other JWCC coaches are embracing the idea, too. It’s why Hoyt, who also serves as…
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