Shifting gears: Raiders ratchet up intensity in second half to put away Warriors in home debut

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 30, 2024
Quincy Notre Dame guard Ari Buehler sets up the offense during Friday night's game against Calhoun in the QND/Gully Transportation Tip-Off Tournament at The Pit. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team’s energy was far from coach Eric Orne’s liking in the first 16 minutes of the Raiders’ home opener against Hardin Calhoun on Friday. “We weren’t playing Lady Raider basketball in the first half, just sluggish, a lot of standing around,” Orne said. “I thought with our…

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Schuckman: Raiders developing edge in middle that could be key component of postseason run

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 20, 2023
Sophomore middle blocker Eva Breckenkamp is developing into a larger force in the middle of the Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team's attack. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — It sounds different. It just does. When Eva Breckenkamp drives the volleyball straight down, it thuds. Loudly. People notice. People flinch. People ooh and ahh.  It happens when Emma Hoing powers a kill down the line or when Delaney Beard drives one crosscourt. The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team is blessed with an…

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