Raiders unable to answer Broncos’ second-half surge, lose in Class 3A state semifinals

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | March 7, 2025
Quincy Notre Dame senior guard Sage Stratton looks to make a move around a Lombard Montini defender during Thursday night's Class 3A state semifinal at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

NORMAL, Ill. — In a game of punch-counterpunch, Lombard Montini’s return blows proved too powerful for the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team to recover from. The silver lining for QND is a chance for atonement on Friday. The Raiders took a 26-20 lead on a Jenna Durst 3-pointer with 4:41 left in the third…

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Photo gallery: QND plays Lombard Montini in Class 3A state semifinals at CEFCU Arena

By Muddy River Sports | March 7, 2025
Quincy Notre Dame junior guard Ari Buehler looks for room to run the offense during Thursday night's Class 3A state semifinal game against Lombard Montini at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

NORMAL, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team’s third state tourament appearance in the last four years hit a snag in the fourth quarter Thursday night as Lombard Montini pulled away for a 50-41 victory in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and…

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