Accountability playing key part in Blue Devils staying focused in pursuit of success

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 15, 2024
Quincy High School senior shortstop Kyle Taylor is one of several experienced players the Blue Devils will lean on in pursuit of postseason success. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Owen Zanger looks around the diamond and sees the bond the game has created among the Quincy High School baseball players. “We’re all great friends,” he said. “I think that comes with every successful team.” For this group, though, it doesn’t come with an air of indifference for those not performing or not…

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Trench gang: Stout offensive line paving QHS football team’s path to playoffs

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 12, 2022
Quincy High School junior left guard Chris Flachs, left, and senior left tackle Brady Wells head to the field before a game against Alton earlier this season. The QHS offensive line has paved the way to a 5-2 record and looming playoff berth. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Conner Cox seemed almost apologetic for not being overly elated when the Quincy High School football team scores a touchdown these days. As the junior offensive lineman sees it, scoring isn’t a rarity. It’s an expectation. “Every game, it feels almost routine to score a touchdown,” said Cox, a 6-foot, 250-pound right tackle.…

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