Raiders’ Schisler earns all-state plaudits, joined by Saukees’ Allen and Hornets’ Wort

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 7, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame right-hander Jake Schisler went 8-1 this spring while also hitting .440 as the Raiders' leadoff man, earning Class 2A first-team honors. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Missouri S&T pitching coach Shane Herschelman made Quincy Notre Dame right-hander Jake Schisler a recruiting priority last year, liking the way Schisler attacked hitters and how his pitches had natural movement. After the spring Schisler had, Miners head coach Todd DeGraffenreid might have to consider using Schisler as a two-way talent. Schisler was…

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Motivated Saukees ride Allen’s bulldogged pitching into regional title game

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 18, 2023
Pittsfield junior right-hander Konner Allen delivers a pitch during Wednesday's Class 2A QND Regional semifinal victory over Warrensburg-Latham at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Pittsfield baseball players didn’t understand it, nor did they appreciate it. A year ago, toting a 21-5 regular-season record, the Saukees were the No. 4 seed in their sub-sectional. This season, with a 25-4 regular-season record, they were relegated to being the No. 5 seed heading to the Class 2A Quincy Notre…

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