Thomas’ goal is breakthrough QND girls soccer team needs to knock off Burlington Notre Dame

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | April 24, 2024
Quincy Notre Dame's Sierra Thomas, right, attacks a Burlington Notre Dame defender during Tuesday's game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Whew. That was the collective reaction from the Quincy Notre Dame soccer team when freshman Sierra Thomas scored in the 58th minute to break a scoreless draw in QND’s 3-1 win over Burlington Notre Dame on Tuesday at Advance Physical Therapy Field. “You could feel the air come out of the balloon a…

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‘I’m going to keep shooting’: Raiders shake off early tough breaks to rout Southern Boone

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | April 13, 2024
Quincy Notre Dame forward Ellison Barnes, left, looks to drive the ball into the box from the right corner during Friday night's game against Southern Boone in the Lady Pirate Invitational in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

The Raiders scored six goals in the opening 40 minutes and defeated Southern Boone, 7-2, in their first game of the Lady Pirate Invitational.

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Patton’s hat trick helps Raiders avenge loss from last season, shut out Eagles in home opener

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 22, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame's Makayla Patton, left, beats an Orchard Farm defender to the ball and gets off a shot for her third goal in the Raiders' 4-0 victory Tuesday at Advance Physical Therapy Field.

QUINCY — Makayla Patton believes passing, persistence and patience are going to lead to scoring opportunities for the Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer team. “It’s what we’re doing really well so far this season,” the sophomore forward said. Tuesday, in the home opener at Advance Physical Therapy Field, the Raiders also added precision to mix.…

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