QHS takes top two spots in doubles bracket to repeat as Western Bix 6 boys tennis champions

By Muddy River Sports | May 17, 2025
From left, Coach Roberto Hernandez, Ethan Stark, Surya Reddy, Kael Holzgrafe, Arrow Crist, Coach Mike Terry, Drake Dodd and Marshall Mayfield enjoy a treat from Whitey's Ice Cream in Moline after winning the Western Big 6 Conference tournament on Saturday. | Submitted photo

QUINCY — With Rock Island Alleman’s Nick Patrick expected to capture his fourth straight Western Big 6 Conference singles tennis championship, Quincy High School coach Mike Terry chose to put most of his team’s eggs into the doubles basket. The move paid off. Patrick won the singles title as expected, winning all four matches without…

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Holzgrafe filling in at No. 1 doubles spot just fine for injured teammate, helps QHS tennis team win every set in victory

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | April 29, 2025
Quincy High School sophomore Kael Holzgrafe celebrates winning a point during the No. 1 doubles match as part of Quincy's dual against Quincy Notre Dame on Monday at Reservoir Park. | Shane Hulsey

QUINCY — Ethan Stark will return soon, but in the meantime, Kael Holzgrafe has found a home in the No. 1 doubles spot for the Quincy High School tennis team. Holzgrafe and Surya Reddy defeated Quincy Notre Dame’s Daniel Dyer and Alex Strong 9-7 in No. 1 doubles as part of the Blue Devils’ 9-0…

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