Photo gallery: No. 1-ranked Blue Devils complete weekend sweep by beating Senators

Quincy High School senior guard Dom Clay smiles as he puts up a free throw during the second half of Saturday night's 80-56 victory over Springfield in Blue Devil Gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The No. 1-ranked team in the state isn’t showing any signs of taking it easy on anyone. The Quincy High School boys basketball team — No. 1 in Class 4A — built a 22-point lead by halftime Saturday night and cruised to an 80-56 victory over Springfield at Blue Devil Gym. Quincy improved…

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Photo gallery: Keokuk sweeps championships of 53rd Highland Tournament

Palmyra senior guard Clare Williams executes a crossover dribble during Saturday's Highland Tournament championship game against Keokuk in Lewistown, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The championships of the 53rd Highland Tournament are heading north of the state line. The Keokuk (Iowa) boys and girls basketball teams swept Saturday’s title games, beating Palmyra 65-62 in the girls matchup and knocking off Canton 59-52 to win the boys title. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside for…

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Photo gallery: JWCC men, women unable to keep pace with Parkland in MWAC doubleheader

The officiating crew for the women's basketball game between John Wood Community College and Parkland gets ready to start Saturday's game at the JWCC Student Activity Center. | Addi Zanger photo

QUINCY — The John Wood Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams couldn’t get over the hump Saturday afternoon in Mid-West Athletic Conference play. The JWCC women ran out of gas after trimming the deficit to three in their 78-62 loss to Parkland at the Student Activity Center, while the JWCC men trailed from start…

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Photo gallery: No. 1-ranked QHS overwhelms Alleman with array of offensive weapons

Quincy High School junior Trace Routh puts up a 3-pointer from the corner in front of the QHS bench during the second half of Friday's 90-34 victory over Rock Island Alleman in Western Big 6 Conference play at Blue Devil Gym. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The top-ranked Quincy High School boys basketball team scored the first 10 points Friday night and never let up in a 90-34 victory over Rock Island Alleman in Western Big 6 Conference play at Blue Devil Gym. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: Second-ranked QND overwhelms Beardstown with defensive intensity

Quincy Notre Dame senior guard Sage Stratton applies backcourt pressure during Thursday's game against Beardstown at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — There was no hangover from a showdown. Two days after playing state-ranked Central-Southeastern in arguably one of the most physical and intense games of the season and earning a 37-36 victory, the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team showed no signs of letting down. The Raiders, ranked second in Class 3A, held Beardstown…

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Photo gallery: Palmyra, Keokuk girls win Highland Tournament semifinals

Palmyra guard Clare Williams, right, runs the offense against Canton during Wednesday night's semifinal matchup in the 53rd Highland Tournament in Lewistown, Mo. | Addi Zanger photo

LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The Palmyra and Keokuk girls basketball teams set up a championship rematch by winning their semifinals of the 53rd Highland Tournament on Wednesday night. Muddy River Sports Photographer Addi Zanger was there and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: West Hancock’s aggressive play leads to lopsided victory

West Hancock junior forward Cooper Knowles rises for a layup during the Titans' 69-31 victory over Mercer County on Wednesday in Hamilton, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

HAMILTON, Ill. — The West Hancock boys basketball team tuned up for a showdown with second-ranked Williamsville by whitewashing Mercer County 69-31 on Wednesday night at Red Rogers Gymnasium. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was there and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: Battle of state-ranked foes lives up to hype as QND, CSE go head-to-head

Quincy Notre Dame point guard Ari Buehler, left, sizes up the defense applied by Central-Southeastern's Karly Peters before running the offense during Tuesday night's game in Camp Point, Ill. | Addi Zanger photo

CAMP POINT, Ill. — A battle of state-ranked teams unfolded the way you might expect — no breathing room for either. The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team, ranked sixth in Class 3A, outlasted Central-Southeastern, receiving votes in the Class 2A poll, 37-36 Tuesday night in Central’s North Gym. Muddy River Sports Photographer Addi Zanger…

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils push top-ranked Wolverines to final possession before losing

Quincy High School boys basketball coach Andy Douglas stalks the sideline during Saturday's game against St. Louis Vashon in the Highland Shootout in Highland, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

HIGHLAND, Ill. — The Quincy High School boys basketball team led four-time defending Missouri Class 4 state champion St. Louis Vashon with five minutes to play in Saturday’s marquee game of the Highland Shootout, but the Wolverines used a closing kick to secure a 59-56 victory. Freelance photographer Tim Vizer was courtside and put together…

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Photo gallery: Indians, Mustangs provide holiday drama with head-to-head title showdown

The Payson Seymour boys basketball team celebrates with the trophy after outlasting Mendon Unity 64-62 in the championship game of the MVIT on Monday night in Mendon, Ill. | Addi Zanger photo

MENDON, Ill. — The finish to the MVIT championship game was as exciting as any title game of any holiday tournament around. The Payson Seymour boys basketball team forced overtime with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Blake Schwartz and then outlasted Mendon Unity 64-62 to win the title. Southeastern took third place with a 55-52 victory…

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Photo gallery: Beardstown Lady Tiger Classic closes with Pittsfield winning championship

The Pittsfield girls basketball players line up to take a picture with the championship trophy after winning the Beardstown Lady Tiger Classic on Monday night. | Shane Hulsey photo

BEARDSTOWN, Ill. — The Pittsfield girls basketball team won the championship of the Beardstown Lady Tiger Classic for the first time in the 42-year history of the event, beating West Hancock 53-40 Monday night to complete a four-game run through the tourney field. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was on site for the title…

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils win fifth title in 40-year history of Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic

Quincy High School guard Kamren Wires whips a pass toward the block during Sunday night's championship game of the 40th Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic at Vergil Fletcher Gym in Collinsville, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — The Quincy High School boys basketball team won its first Christmas holiday tournament championship since 1997, beating The Woodlands Christian Academy (Texas) 68-47 on Sunday night in the title game of the 40th Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic at Vergil Fletcher Gym. Photographer Tim Vizer put together this photo gallery from the…

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Photo gallery: State-ranked QHS wins pair of games to reach title tilt at Collinsville

Quincy High School forward Rico Clay Jr. drives to the basket as teammate Mark Louthan watches during the Blue Devils’ 67-44 victory over O’Fallon in Saturday’s quarterfinals of the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic at Vergil Fletcher Gym in Collinsville, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — The Quincy High School boys basketball team, ranked second in Class 4A, will play in the championship game of the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic for a third straight year when the Blue Devils face The Woodlands Christian (Texas) at 8 p.m. Sunday at Vergil Fletcher Gym. The Blue Devils reached the…

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Photo gallery: QHS boys basketball team opens with 22-point victory at Collinsville tourney

Quincy High School guard Trace Routh, left, drives to the basket while having his path cut off by McCluer (Mo.) North's Jaylen Wright during Friday's opening-round game of the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic at Vergil Fletcher Gym in Collinsville, Ill. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — The pursuit of its first holiday tournament championship in nearly 30 years is well underway after the Quincy High School boys basketball team dispatched McCluer (Mo.) North 68-46 on Friday afternoon in the 40th Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic at Vergil Fletcher Gym. Freelance photographer Tim Vizer set up courtside and put…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND boys basketball teams square off in crosstown showdown

From left, Quincy High School's Trace Routh, Rico Clay Jr., Dom Clay, Mark Louthan and Bradley Longcor III watch a pregame video honoring teammate Keshaun Thomas for becoming the Blue Devils' career rebounding leader. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School boys basketball, ranked second in Class 4A, showed its well deserving of a high ranking as it steamrolled Quincy Notre Dame in the second quarter Saturday night at cruised to a 70-40 victory at Blue Devil Gym. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat courtside and put together this…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from final day of 17th Rumble on the River at JWCC

North Shelby guard Jay Miles passes the ball before getting trapped by Liberty's Reed Sparrow, left, and Jack Sparrow during Saturday's game in the 17th Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — A competitive week that brought the best in small-school basketball from West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri wrapped up Saturday at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. The 17th Rumble on the River was a bonafide success, especially with teams walking out of the gym saying they will be back next year. Muddy…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND girls and Monroe City boys win Rumble on the River matchups

Boonville's Effie Morris attempts to drive baseline against the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team's defense during Friday night's game in the Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Monroe City boys basketball team made sure Friday night wasn’t an Illinois sweep. After the Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball teams earned victories in the 17th Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center, Monroe City dispatched Payson Seymour 66-50 in the nightcap. Muddy…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from Thursday’s action during Rumble on the River at JWCC

Monroe City guard Marty Smyser III, right, gets pressured by Troy Buchanan's Tyler Gray during Thursday night's game in the Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Addi Zanger photo

QUINCY — The Monroe City boys and girls basketball teams, along with Central-Southeastern, continued to show the strength of area hoops squads by picking up victories Thursday in the 17th Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. Central-Southeastern kicked off the night with a 64-31 victory over Clopton (Mo.), while…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal boys, girls suffer losses to Mexico at Korf Gym

Hannibal senior Mariah Mayfield puts up a shot during Thursday night's game against Mexico at Korf Gym in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Conference doubleheader the Hannibal boys and girls basketball teams played Thursday night at Korf Gym proved to be a challenge. Mexico, which is receiving votes in the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 4 state poll, raced to a 74-40 victory in the boys game. Ben Richards led the…

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Photo gallery: QND, Brown County girls basketball teams pick up Rumble on the River victories

Brown County sophomore Kenzie Kassing pulls down a rebound during the second half of Wednesday's victory over Van-Far in the Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame and Brown County girls basketball teams rumbled to victories Wednesday in different ways. The Raiders went a 29-1 run to erase a 14-point deficit and rally in the second half for a 48-36 victory over Troy (Mo.) Buchanan in the 17th playing of the Rumble on the River at…

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Photo gallery: Mustangs sweep Hornets on second night of Rumble on the River

Mendon Unity girls basketball coach Cole Thompson, sporting a festive holiday look, talks to his players before the opening tip of Tuesday night's game against Atlanta (Mo.) in the 17th Rumble on the River at John Wood Community College. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Mendon Unity boys and girls basketball teams gave Illinois the edge after two nights of the 17th edition of the Rumble on the River, sweeping a pair of games from Atlanta (Mo.) at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. The Unity girls scored a 54-22 victory, and the boys followed with…

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Photo gallery: QND, Palmyra split basketball doubleheader in Flower City

Quincy Notre Dame guard Sage Stratton directs the offense during Tuesday night's game against Palmyra in Palmyra, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — The Quincy Notre Dame and Palmyra boys and girls basketball teams split a twinbill Tuesday night at Palmyra High School as the Raiders won the girls matchup 58-44 and the Panthers won the boys game 66-58. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was there and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QU men’s basketball team heads into Christmas break after back-to-back victories

The Quincy University men's basketball team's bench reacts to a play in the second half of Sunday's game against Saginaw Valley State during the Hansen-Spear Holiday Classic at Pepsi Arena. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Christmas is a little more enjoyable when you take a win streak home. The Quincy University men’s basketball players will do so after sweeping their two games in the Hansen-Spear Holiday Classic, wrapping up the event Sunday with an 82-70 victory over Saginaw Valley State at Pepsi Arena. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt…

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Photo gallery: Monroe City boys, South Shelby girls win tournament championships

The Monroe City boys basketball players celebrate their 51-47 overtime victory against Palmyra in the championship game of the Monroe City Tournament with the student body, which stormed the court after the game. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — The 100th Monroe City Tournament produced a pair of epic finishes. First, the South Shelby girls basketball team withstood a game-tying, buzzer-beating shot by Palmyra’s Sydney Compton at the end of regulation to pull out a 58-57 victory in overtime. Then the Monroe City boys outlasted Palmyra 51-47 in overtime to…

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Photo gallery: QU men’s basketball team erupts offensively against Barclay College

Quincy University point guard Ethyn Brown soars to the basket for a contested layin in the first half of Saturday's game against Barclay College in the Hansen-Spear Holiday Classic at Pepsi Arena. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University men’s basketball team scored 65 points and made 12 3-pointers in the first half of Saturday’s 116-73 victory over Barclay College in the first round of the Hansen-Spear Holiday Classic at Pepsi Arena. The Hawks (5-5) will face Saginaw Valley State (4-4) at 3 p.m. Sunday. Muddy River Sports Editor…

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Photo gallery: QU women’s basketball team fights to keep pace with No. 1-ranked Grand Valley State

Quincy University's Karsyn Stratton ends up on the floor while scrambling for a loose ball during the first half of Friday's game against top-ranked Grand Valley State at Pepsi Arena. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University women’s basketball team put up a fight. The Hawks trailed top-ranked Grand Valley State by four points at halftime of Friday’s non-conference matchup at Pepsi Arena, saw the deficit balloon to 18 points and then whittled it back down to six with less than four minutes to play in regulation.…

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Photo gallery: Monroe City boys, Palmyra girls advance to tourney title games

Monroe City senior guard Trey Smyser shoots a jumper over Marion County senior guard Joey Lagemann during Wednesday's Monroe City Tournament semifinal game at Monroe City High School. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — The Monroe City boys basketball team and the Palmyra girls will play for championships Saturday night, having navigated Wednesday’s semifinals of the 100th Monroe City Tournament. Monroe City beat Marion County 77-25, while Palmyra held off Highland 48-43. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was in Monroe City and put together…

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils overwhelm Silver Streaks to improve to 2-0 in WB6 play

Quincy High School guard Bradley Longcor III gets fouled while driving to the basket during Tuesday night's Western Big 6 Conference game against Galesburg at Blue Devil Gym. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School boys basketball team took care of one of its mid-week chores Tuesday night, dispatching Galesburg 82-39 in the first Western Big 6 Conference game at home this season. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QND girls basketball team nearly pitches second-half shutout

Quincy Notre Dame's Marie Eversman sets herself to go up with a shot from the right block during the first half of Tuesday night's game against Pleasant Plains at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team outscored Pleasant Plains 28-4 in the second half Tuesday at The Pit, rolling to a 53-21 victory to improve to 6-0. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman was courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: CSE girls basketball team pulls away in victory over Illini West

Central-Southeastern's Kayli Bockhold chases down a loose ball during Monday night's game against Illini West in Camp Point, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

CAMP POINT, Ill. — The Central-Southeastern girls basketball team, ranked ninth in the Class 2A state poll, outscored Illini West 21-6 in the third quarter and pulled away for a 55-27 victory Monday night in the Central old gym. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was on hand and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo Gallery: Balanced scoring helps Raiders overcome blistering 3-point shooting from Indians

Quincy Notre Dame's Robbie Reed drives to the basket during Friday night's prep basketball game against Payson Seymour in The Pit. | David Adam photo

QUINCY — The Payson Seymour boys basketball team made 11 3-pointers on Friday night at The Pit, but Quincy Notre Dame held on for a 71-62 victory. Jackson Connoyer and Jace Allensworth scored 15 points for the Raiders, while Beau Eftink pitched in 13 points. Blake Schwartz scored 18 points for Payson Seymour, and Lane…

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Photo gallery: Palmyra sweeps Canton in pair of tight battles on hardwood

Palmyra senior Sydney Compton sets up a driving attempt during the second half of the Panthers' 54-49 victory over Canton on Friday in Canton, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

CANTON, Mo. — In a pair of games that weren’t deecided until the final minute — the final seconds in one case — the Palmyra boys and girls basketball teams each left Canton with a victory Friday night. The Palmyra girls won 54-49 before the boys sweated out a 64-62 victory. Muddy River Sports Writer…

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Photo gallery: JWCC basketball teams split home doubleheader with Carl Sandburg

John Wood Community College's Olivia Lawson looks to score against Carl Sandburg's Brook Pieper during Wednesday night's game at the Student Activity Center. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The John Wood Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams split a doubleheader with Carl Sandburg College on Wednesday night at the Student Activity Center as the JWCC women won 84-74 and the men tumbled 73-67. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QHS wrestlers enjoy success up and down lineup in lone home dual

Quincy High School freshman Griffin Finch cradles Fort Madison's Isaac Kelly before recording a first-period pin during Tuesday's dual at the QHS gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The energy from a sizable crowd mimicked the energy and enthusiasm the Quincy High School wrestlers brought to the mat Tuesday night in their 64-15 victory over Fort Madison (Iowa) in the Blue Devils’ lone home dual of the season. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat matside and put together this photo…

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Photo gallery: Pirates win pair of duals as they open wrestling season at Korf Gym

Hannibal's Austin Brown looks to attack during his match against Warrenton's Manny McCauley during Tuesday night's dual at Korf Gym in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal wrestling team began its pursuit of more state glory — the Pirates are the reigning Class 3 state champions — by winning a pair of dual matches Tuesday night against Warrenton and Jefferson City Helias at Korf Gym. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey sat matside and put together this…

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Photo gallery: Rivals square off on hardwood as Brown County boys, Central-Southeastern girls win

Camp Point Central's Elijah Genenbacher, right, tries to throw a pass around Brown County's Jackson McNeff during Monday night's game in Mt. Sterling, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

MT. STERLING, Ill. — The rivalry between Brown County and Camp Point Central took center stage Monday night with the Brown County boys basketball team winning 62-34 and the Central-Southeastern girls winning 59-26 in the head-to-head matchups. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils beat Vikings to win 53rd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament

Quincy High School boys basketball coach Andy Douglas, left, shares a laugh along the bench with seniors Keshaun Thomas, center, and Bradley Longcor III during the final minute of Saturday night's 69-47 victory over Burbank St. Laurence at Blue Devil Gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Bradley Longcor III and the rest of the Quincy High School boys basketball players have made it abundantly clear they don’t like to lose at home. The Blue Devils ran their homecourt win streak to 18 straight games with Saturday’s 69-47 victory over Burbank St. Laurence and secured the championship of the 53rd…

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Photo gallery: South Shelby, Fair Grove play state semifinal in cold, snowy conditions

South Shelby football coach Adam Gunterman, left, embraces senior running back Gabe Bowen following Saturday's loss to Fair Grove in the Class 2 state semifinals in Shelbina, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

SHELBINA, Mo. — The snow that fell overnight added an element of joy Saturday’s Class 2 state semifinal football game between South Shelby and Fair Grove because if gave both teams the opportunity to play in conditions most teams never see. Fair Grove won 55-21, ending South Shelby’s run one step shy of playing in…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND induct newest members into Halls of Fame during Saturday ceremonies

Sloan Douglas, the daughter of Quincy High School boys basketball coach Andy Douglas, gives flowers to Jordan Lepper, the daughter of former QHS assistant coach Tom Lepper, who was inducted into the QHS Hall of Fame on Saturday night. | Samantha Carmean photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame athletic departments held their Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Saturday night during their respective Thanksgiving weekend basketball tournaments. Inducted into the QHS Hall of Fame were Zach Burry, Kadi Fauble, Tom Lepper, Tiffany Terwelp-Smith and the 1994 boys soccer team. Inducted into the QND Hall…

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils power past Eagles and set up championship matchup at Blue Devil Gym

Quincy High School senior guard Dom Clay glides in for a laying during the second half of Friday night's 81-33 victory over Dunlap at Blue Devil Gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — After watching Burbank St. Laurence stay undefeated after two nights of the 53rd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament, the Quincy High School boys basketball team needed to do the same. The Blue Devils did so emphatically, beating Dunlap 81-33 at Blue Devil Gym. That sets up a winner-take-all championship game between Quincy and St. Laurence…

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Photo gallery: Raiders sweep first night of QND/Gully Transportation Tip-Off Tourney

Quincy Notre Dame boys basketball coach Greg Altmix gives instructions in a huddle during Friday night's season debut against McCluer (Mo.) at The Pit. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame boys and girls basketball teams made it a successful home debut Friday night at The Pit. The QND boys beat McCluer (Mo.) 65-40 in Greg Altmix’s first game as head coach, while the QND girls ran away from Calhoun 62-32 in the QND/Gully Transportation Tip-Off Tourney. Muddy River Sports…

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Photo gallery: QHS boys basketball team outlasts Lindblom in tourney opener

The Quincy High School boys basketball team's coaching staff left a chair open on the bench with Tom Lepper's No. 54 jersey draped over it to honor the Hall of Fame player and former assistant coach who passed away last week. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Emotion, energy and enthusiasm converged on Blue Devil Gym on Thursday night as the Quincy High School boys basketball team opened its season with a 76-58 victory over Chicago Lindblom in the 53rd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QHS girls basketball team opens WB6 play against Rock Island

Quincy High School sophomore Cameron Byquist runs the offense during the second half of Tuesday's Western Big 6 Conference game against Rock Island at the QHS gym. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School girls basketball players are finding the comforts of home much to their liking. The Blue Devils beat Rock Island 64-42 Tuesday night in their Western Big 6 Conference opener and improved to 2-0 at the QHS gym. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and put together this…

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Photo gallery: Liberty, Pittsfield win on opening night of Pittsfield Thanksgiving Tournament

Pittsfield's Taylor Graham challenges the shot of Western's Isaac Coventon during Monday's game in the Pittsfield Thanksgiving Tournament at Voshall Gym in Pittsfield, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — A 3-point shootout, a lockdown defensive effort and a raucous crowd highlighted the opening night of the Pittsfield Thanksgiving Tournament at Voshall Gym on Monday. The Liberty boys basketball team outlasted Payson Seymour 56-47, while Pittsfield upended Western 49-36. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent his evening in Pike County and…

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Photo gallery: Althoff’s arsenal of Division I talent too much for Central to overcome

Camp Point Central coach Brad Dixon, right, and his captains — from left, Kadin Niekamp, Jaden Summy, Nate Peters and Elijah Genenbacher — head to the middle of the field for the coin toss prior to Saturday's Class 1A state semifinal matchup with Belleville Althoff in Belleville, Ill. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — The Belleville Althoff football team has three players committed to NCAA Division I schools, including top-ranked Oregon, and two others receiving recruiting interest from Power 5 programs. It’s a significant reason the Crusaders are rolling through the Class 1A playoffs. Althoff pulled away from Camp Point Central in Saturday’s state semifinals, scoring…

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Photo gallery: QHS girls basketball team is dominant in winning season opener

Quincy High School's Madelyn Hamby, left, and Kate Mettemeyer share a laugh before Tuesday night's season opener against Jacksonville at the QHS gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School girls basketball team never gave Jacksonville a chance. The Blue Devils scored the game’s first 18 points, didn’t allow a field goal for the first 12 minutes and rolled to a 62-20 victory Tuesday night at the QHS gym. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat courtside and put…

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Photo gallery: Camp Point Central punches ticket to state semifinals by bouncing Calhoun

Camp Point Central football coach Brad Dixon reacts to the Panthers' 16-7 victory over Calhoun in Saturday's Class 1A quarterfinal matchup in Hardin, Ill. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

HARDIN, Ill. — The Camp Point Central football team is making a spot in the state semifinals a yearly occurrence. Saturday, the Panthers found their way back to the Class 1A semifinals for the third straight season with a 16-7 victory over Hardin Calhoun. Freelance photographer Mike Pritchard spent time in Calhoun County and put…

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Photo gallery: Strong second half carries Hawks to victory over Trojans in home debut

Quincy University junior forward Logan Robbins lets out a yell while the Hawks were playing defense during Thursday night's game against Hannibal-LaGrange University at Pepsi Arena. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University men’s basketball team allowed Hannibal-LaGrange to score just 10 points over the game’s final 10 minutes to earn a 75-61 victory Thursday night in its home debut at Pepsi Arena. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QND volleyball team’s season ends in three-set loss to Mater Dei in super-sectional

Quincy Notre Dame volleyball coach Danielle White, right, hugs senior setter Annie Eaton following the Raiders' season-ending loss to Breese Mater Dei on Monday night in the Class 2A super-sectional in Pana, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

PANA, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team was one set away from its first trip to the state tournament since 2018. Breese Mater Dei had other ideas. The Knights rallied for a 22-25, 25-19, 25-19 victory Monday night in the Class 2A Pana Super-Sectional to end the Raiders’ season with a 36-3 record.…

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Photo gallery: QND volleyball team rallies to keep season alive

Quincy Notre Dame middle blocker Eva Breckenkamp, right, gets a hug from Brad Eaton, father of QND setter Annie Eaton, following the Raiders' three-set victory over Athens on Tuesday night in the semifinals of the Class 2A Riverton Sectional in Riverton, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

RIVERTON, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team showed its resolve Tuesday night, rallying for a 18-25, 25-12, 27-25 victory over Athens in the Class 2A Riverton Sectional semifinals. The Raiders will face Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin at 6 p.m. Thursday for the sectional title. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside Tuesday and…

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Photo gallery: QHS stays undefeated with first-round whitewashing of Summit Argo

Quincy High School wide receiver Tykell Hammers, right, stares down Summt Argo's Christian Zubek before making a move that freed him up to scoee a touchdown during the first half of Saturday's Class 7A first-round playoff game at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy High School football team improved to 10-0 with Saturday’s 49-7 victory over Summit Argo in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs at Flinn Stadium. The Blue Devils will play host to Western…

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Photo Gallery: QND defense holds Flora to 121 yards of offense in playoff rout

Quincy Notre Dame's Taylin Scott (42) and Aidan Brunier (68) put pressure on Flora quarterback Parker Helm during first-half action in a first-round Class 2A playoff football game Saturday afternoon at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | David Adam photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame football team continued its defensive dominance on Saturday afternoon in a 49-6 victory over Flora in a first-round game in the IHSA Class 2A playoffs. QND’s defense has surrendered 78 points in its last nine games. Taylin Scott spearheaded the effort with 19 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and…

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Photo gallery: QND wins regional volleyball championship by sweeping Illini West

Illini West outside hitter Anna Jacob, right, hits a shot past the block of Quincy Notre Dame's Eva Breckenkamp during Thursday night's Class 2A regional championship match in Warsaw, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

WARSAW, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team keeps rolling. The top-seeded Raiders advanced to the Class 2A Riverton Sectional by dispatching Illini West 25-16, 25-11 in Thursday’s Warsaw Regional championship match. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QND, Illini West advance to Class 2A Warsaw Regional championship match

Quincy Notre Dame senior setter Annie Eaton sets up a kill attempt during Tuesday's Class 2A Warsaw Regional matchup against Monmouth-Roseville in Warsaw, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. WARSAW, Ill. — The seeds held true. The top-seeded Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team raced past seventh-seeded Monmouth-Roseville 25-6, 25-15, while fourth-seeded Illini West outlasted fifth-seeded Knoxville 25-21, 25-21 during Tuesday’s semifinals of the Class 2A Warsaw Regional.…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND square off on volleyball court during Pink Night

Quincy Notre Dame's Annie Eaton attempts to block a Quincy High School kill attempt during Monday night's match at the QHS gym. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team roared to a double-digit lead in the first set and never let up Monday night, beating Quincy High School 25-16, 25-22 at the QHS gym. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane…

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Photo Gallery: QND wraps up home slate with dominating effort against Lincoln

Oliver Triplett holds out the ball after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of Friday night's high school football game at Advanced Physical Therapy Field. | David Adam photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame football team played its final home game of the regular season Friday night with a 54-12 victory over Lincoln at Advance Physical Therapy Field. Muddy River News Editor David Adam captured some of the plays of Friday night’s game.

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Photo gallery: Highland, Monroe City reach Class 2 District 5 softball championship game

Highland coach Paul Scifres, right, greets pitcher Abby Lay on her way to the dugout during Thursday's Class 2 District 5 semifinal victory over Clark County in Lewistown, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The top-seeded Highland softball team and second-seeded Monroe City will meet for the third time this season at 1 p.m. Saturday after earning their spots in the Class 2 District 5 championship game. Highland dispatched…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from Class 1A boys golf sectional at Spring Lake Country Club

Quincy Notre Dame sophomore Grant Lepper chips out of the sand trap on the par-3 11th hole at Spring Lake Country Club during Monday's Class 1A sectional. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads of prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame boys golf team took advantage of playing at home. The Raiders had four players shoot 77 or better Monday at Spring Lake Country Club, leading to a 296 total and the championship…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from Class 1A girls golf sectional at Lincoln Greens Golf Course

Quincy Notre Dame freshman golfer Nancy Scholz, right, gets some words of encouragement from her grandfather, Chuck Scholz, during Monday's Class 1A sectional at Lincoln Greens Golf Course in Springfield, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls golf team earned its spot in the Class 1A state tournament field, finishing second Monday in the Rochester Sectional at Lincoln Greens Golf Course. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey…

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Photo gallery: QND unable to fend off Gateway Legacy Academy in home finale

Quincy Notre Dame defender Matthew Hunt, left, battles for possession with Gateway Legacy Academy's Camilo Lopez during Saturday's game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visits our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer team loaded up its schedule to ensure it will be ready for the postseason. Saturday’s home finale at Advance Physical Therapy Field may have been against the best collection of…

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Photo gallery: Cross country runners converge on Bob Mays Park for QHS’s Tom Oakley Invitational

Quincy High School's Eli Poe and Reed Steiner run side-by-side through a curve in the cross country course at Bob Mays Park during the Tom Oakley Invitational. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visits our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Tom Oakley Invitational took place Saturday at Bob Mays Park with the Quincy High School boys and girls cross country teams sweeping the top five individual spots in both races and taking home the team…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal, Kirksville engage in old-fashioned slobberknocker in NCMC matchup

Hannibal defensive back Cameron Davis breaks up a pass intended for a Kirksville wide receiver during Friday night's North Central Missouri Conference game at Spainhower Field in Kirksville, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Gregg Nesbitt and the Kirksville football team made history Friday night with the 16-15 victory over Hannibal, marking the Tigers’ first victory against their North Central Missouri Conference counterpart since 1998. Muddy River Sports Writer…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from Class 1A boys regional at Hamilton’s Deer Run Golf Course

Quincy Notre Dame junior golfer Beau Eftink watches his putt from the front of the green roll toward the hole on the 18th hole of Wednesday's Class 1A regional at Deer Run Golf Course in Hamilton, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. HAMILTON, Ill. — The youthful Illini West boys golf team showed age doesn’t matter as a pair of freshmen finished in the top four individually — senior Nick Bruns was sandwiched in between — in guiding the Chargers…

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Photo gallery: Macomb, Southeastern go head-to-head on volleyball court

Southeastern's Amanda Stephens hammers a kill during Wednesday night's match against Macomb at The Hangar in Macomb, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site: MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb girls volleyball team continues to roll. The Bombers improved to 19-0 with Wednesday night’s 25-20, 25-12 victory over Southeastern at The Hangar in which they jumped out to a 13-3 lead in the…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from Class 1A girls regional at Deer Run Golf Course

West Hancock's Lucy Woodworth points in the direction of where a ball went during Tuesday's Class 1A regional at Deer Run Golf Course in Hamilton, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. HAMILTON, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame and Illini West girls golf teams advanced to the Class 1A Rochester Sectional by finishing in the top three Tuesday at the Class 1A regional at Deer Run Golf Course. QND…

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Photo gallery: QU football team takes on Upper Iowa in homecoming game at QU Stadium

Quincy University wide receiver Anthony Gilpin Jr. gets picked up by offensive lineman Nate Smith after scoring on a 6-yard touchdown pass during Saturday's game against Upper Iowa at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy University football team allowed a fourth-quarter lead to slip away Saturday as the Hawks suffered a 29-27 loss to Upper Iowa in Great Lakes Valley Conference play on homecoming weekend at QU Stadium. Muddy…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal, Marshall square off in NCMC battle of top teams

The Hannibal and Marshall boys soccer teams ± the top two teams in he North Central Missouri Conference — squared off Saturday at the Veterans Soorts Complex with the Pirates winning 1-0 in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. HANNIBAL, Mo. — Round one goes to the Pirates. The Hannibal boys soccer team beat Marshall 1-0 Saturday in North Central Missouri Conference action at the Veterans Sports Complex, giving the Pirates the upperhand in the conference title…

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Photo gallery: QHS football team wins another WB6 home game by beating United Township

Quincy High School running back Jeraius Rice Jr. looks for space after getting free around the left end during Friday night's game against United Township at Flinn Stadium. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy High School football team beat United Township for the 22nd consecutive time, winning 49-7 Friday night at Flinn Stadium as Jeraius Rice Jr. scored three touchdowns and Bradyn Litle threw for 332 yards and…

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Photo gallery: QND, Illini West square off on volleyball court at The Pit

The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball players react to Nora Wiley, right, getting a kill during Thursday night's match against Illini West at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame and Illini West volleyball teams, with a combined xx-xx record prior to Thursday night, went head-to-head at The Pit. The Raiders’ energy remained infectious and limitless in a 25-14, 25-15 victory. Muddy…

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Photo gallery: Moline wins WB6 girls golf crown after solid effort at Westview Golf Course

Quincy High School senior Ashley Walbring hit her second shot on the par-4 18th hole during Wednesday's Western Big 6 Conference girls golf championships at Westview Golf Course. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The rain that fell over a 36-hour period left the Westview Golf Course’s fairways soft and the greens accessible for Wednesday’s Western Big 6 Conference girls golf championship. Moline took full advantage of it. The Maroons…

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Photo gallery: QND volleyball team outlasts Hannibal in five-set affair

Quincy Notre Dame's Tristan Pieper goes up for a shot during Tuesday's match against Hannibal at Korf Gym in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — It took longer than the Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team is accustomed to, but thee Raiders finished exactly the way they are used to. With a victory. The Raiders crossed the Mississippi River on Tuesday night for a showdown with Hannibal at Korf Gym, and the Pirates made it a five-set affair.…

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Photo gallery: QHS, United Township decide WB6 battle on pitch with penalty kicks

The Quincy High School boys soccer players on the sideline anxiously await a corner kick late in regulation during Tuesday night's game against United Township at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — It came down to a shootout. The Quincy High School boys soccer team erased United Township’s one-goal lead with six minutes remaining in regulation, and the teams remain deadlocked at 2 after 20 minutes of overetime.…

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Photo gallery: QHS, Moline volleyball squads square off for first place in WB6

Quincy High School's Madelyn Hamby hides behind a teammate while giving signals during Thursday night's Western Big 6 Conference volleyball match against Moline at the QHS gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy High School volleyball team will have Oct. 15 marked on its calendar. That’ll be the rematch with Moline with the Western Big 6 Conference championship likely on the line. The Maroons won Round 1…

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Photo gallery: QND, QHS golfers wrap up Ryder Cup at Spring Lake Country Club

Quincy High School's Hunter St. Clair tees off during Wednesday's play in the Quincy Ryder Cup against Quincy Notre Dame at Spring Lake Country Club. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame boys golf team finished off a dominant effort in the annual Ryder Cup matches with Quincy High School, sweeping Wednesday’s action at Spring Lake Country Club for a 10-2 victory. Muddy River…

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Photo gallery: Cross country runners charge through South Park during Running Raider Classic

Quincy Notre Dame's Devin Bradfield, right, and Marion County's Porter Britt head for the final stretch of the South Park course Tuesday during the Running Raider Classic in Quincy. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads of prints from this gallery,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — More than 160 high school cross country runners pounded the dusty, hard ground as they made their way through South Park on Tuesday afternoon during the Running Raider Classic. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman hung out along…

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Photo gallery: QHS girls tennis team uses success in doubles as springboard to dual victory over QND

Quincy High School's Mary Dodd, left, and Anika Reddy react to winning a point in their No. 1 doubles match against Quincy Notre Dame's Kaitlyn Brown and Morgan Zanger on Tuesday at the Greeman Tennis Center in Reservoir Park. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The competitive nature of the doubles matches meant the crosstown showdown between the Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame girls tennis team wasn’t going to be a landslide either way. In fact, the Blue Devils’…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND boys golf teams engage in first leg of annual Ryder Cup matchup

The Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy High School boys golf teams squared off in a Ryder Cup-style format Monday at Quincy Country Club. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame boys golf team took a two-point lead after the first leg of the annual Ryder Cup matchup with Quincy HIgh School following Monday’s nine-hole matches at Quincy Country Club. The second leg…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal takes third place in own soccer tournament

Hannibal's Bodie Rollins looks to settle the ball during Saturday's game against Perryville in the Pirate Shootout at the Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal boys soccere team split a pair of games Saturday, rebounding from a 4-3 loss to Perryville in a penalty-kick shootout to beat Rolla 2-1 in the third-place game of the Pirate Shootout played…

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Photo gallery: Area cross country runners compete in Palmyra Invitational

Runners charge up one of the hills in Flower City Park early in the girls cross country race Saturday during the 10th annual Palmyra Invitational in Palmyra, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. PALMYRA, Mo. — The hilly Flower City Park course proved challenging for the 16 cross country teams competing in the 10th annual Palmyra Invitational on Saturday. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was there and put together this…

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Photo Gallery: Rice scores four TDs, Little throws for five TDs as Blue Devils rock out in home victory

Quincy's Jeraius Rice Jr. trots into the end zone to score on a two-point conversion try during Friday night's Western Big 6 Conference game against Rock Island at Flinn Stadium. | David Adam photo

QUINCY — Jeraius Rice scored four times, Bradyn Little completed 21 of 24 passes for 320 yards and five touchdowns and the Quincy High School defense limited Rock Island to three first downs and minus-17 yards of rushing in a 48-7 rout in a Western Big Six football game at Flinn Stadium on Friday night.…

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Photo gallery: South Shelby continues offensive onslaught, topples Monroe City

South Shelby's Tucker Elliott, right, tackles Monroe City's Quincy Mayfield during Friday night's Clarence Cannon Conference game at Lankford Field in Monroe City, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

MONROE CITY, Mo. — How good had th South Shelby football team’s offense been? The Cardinals beat Monroe City 44-22 Friday night in the Clarence Cannon Conference opener at Lankford Field and their scoring average dropped. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent his evening at Lankford Field and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QND beats QHS in first of two meetings in soccer’s crosstown showdown

Quincy Notre Dame's Sullivan Walker gets his head on the ball during the first half of Thursday night's game against Quincy High School at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — Rylan Fischer scored two second-half goals and the Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer team rallied from a one-goal deficit to beat Quincy High School 3-1 Thursday night at Advance Physical Therapy Field in this season’s first…

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Photo gallery: QHS volleyball team knocks off Sterling in three sets at QHS gym

The Quincy High School volleyball team outlasted Sterling in a three-set match Thursday night at the QHS gym, winning 26-24, 20-25, 25-19. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy High School volleyball team simply won’t be denied. Thursday night’s 26-24, 20-25, 25-19 victory over Sterling marked the Blue Devils’s second three-set victory in Western Big 6 Conference play this week and third in…

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Photo gallery: Canton, Bowling Green softball teams square off

The Canton softball team made enough defensive plays to hold Bowling Green scoreless the final four innings of the Tigers' 8-3 victory on Wednesday in Canton, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. CANTON, Mo. — Allie Ruffcorn’s complete-game effort carried the Canton softball team to an 8-3 victory over Bowling Green on Wednesday. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey took in the action and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils, Rocks square off in WB6 action on Flinn Stadium pitch

Quincy High School forward Trace Routh, left, tangles with Rock Island's Ler Bwe during Tuesday night's Western Big 6 Conference game at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Rock Island boys soccer team scored two goals in each half Tuesday night and headed home with a 4-1 victory over Quincy High School in Western Big 6. Conference play at Flinn Stadium. Muddy River…

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Photo gallery: QU football team opens season with emphatic victory over Lincoln

Quincy University coach Jason Killday earned his first career victory with Saturday's 46-5 whitewashing of Lincoln at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — With thunderstorms washing out the second half of last week’s trip to Drake and turning that into a no-contest, the Quincy University football team’s game Saturday against Lincoln became the Hawks’ season opener as well as…

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Photo gallery: Championship Saturday at Lady Suns Classic ends with Southeastern on top

Southeastern's Kenzie Griswold delivers a kill during Saturday's match against Rushville-Industry in championship pool play in the Lady Suns Classic on Saturday in Augusta, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visit our SmugMug site. AUGUSTA, Ill. — The Southeastern volleyball team capped a perfect week by winning the championship of the Lady Suns Classic. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent Saturday courtside and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: Raiders, Rockets tussle in non-conference football action

Quincy Notre Dame's Oliver Triplett tackles Richmond-Burton's Riley Shea inside the 5-yard line on the opening drive of Friday night's game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | David Adam photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Richmond-Burton football program had won 49 of its previous 52 regular-season football games, spanning better than six seasons. However, there was no adding to that legacy Friday night. Quincy Notre Dame earned a 22-10 victory…

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Photo gallery: St. Clair’s milestone victory comes at Palmyra’s expense

Bowling Green coach Mark St. Clair prepares for the start of Friday night's game against Palmyra in Bowling Green, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit out SmugMug site. BOWLING GREEN, Mo. — Mark St. Clair enjoyed a milestone moment Friday night as the former Hannibal football coach, who is know at the helm of the Bowling Green program, won his 200th career game in the Bobcats’…

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Photo gallery: A night at the Lady Suns Classic

Liberty's Claire Obert, left, and Andi Mixer, right, attempt to block a shot by Biggsville West Central's Rylie Ferguson during Thursday's action at the Lady Suns Classic in Augusta, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site AUGUSTA, Ill. — The Lady Suns Classic rolled into its third night of play Thursday with five prep volleyball matches involving teams from across the area. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent the evening at Southeastern High…

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Photo gallery: QND takes tennis dual from Palmyra at Reservoir Park

Quincy Notre Dame's Morgan Zanger motions that a shot is long during Wednesday's dual against Palmyra at Reservoir Park. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame girls tennis team earned a 7-2 victory over Palmyra on Wednesday at Reservoir Park. The Raiders won five of the six singles matches and two doubles matches with Alyssa Ley capturing a…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal, QND go head-to-head on pitch at Advance Physical Therapy Field

Quincy Notre Dame's Sullivan Walker, center, looks to control the ball while being flanked by Hannibal defenders Kevin Westhoff, right, and Cooper Scott during Tuesday's game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Hannibal and Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer teams each went 1-1 in their respective events last Saturday, which meant both came into Tuesday’s matchup at Advance Physical Therapy Field trying to build some momentum. The…

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Photo gallery: QND offense continues clicking as win streak hits seven consecutive matches

Quincy Notre Dame middle hitter Lauren Hummel, second from left, and her teammates react to one of her kills during Monday night's match against Jacksonville at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site QUINCY — The more comfortable the Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team becomes with its faster-paced attack, the more dangerous the Raiders become. That’s not a good sign for those set to challenge the Raiders the remainder of the…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND volleyball teams reach title match of Early Bird Tournament

The Quincy High School volleyball team reacts to winning a point during a match Saturday at the QHS gym in the Early Bird Tournament. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — It turned into a weekend of crosstown showdowns. One day after the Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football teams squared off at Advance Physical Therapy Field, the volleyball teams navigated their way through pool…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND square off in first week of high school football season

The captains and coaches from the Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football teams meet at midfield before Friday's game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football programs showcased some mettle and moxie, but it was the Blue Devils’ athleticism and depth that made the difference in a season-opening 40-12 victory at Advance Physical…

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Photo gallery: QND volleyball team dispatches Unity in two sets in season opener

Quincy Notre Dame senior setter Annie Eaton, left, and senior libero Kourtney Keck listen to the national anthem prior to Wednesday night's match against Mendon Unity at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photos,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame volleyball team wants to play at a quicker pace this season. If Wednesday’s season-opening match is any indication of where things are headed, expect them to move at a lightning pace. The…

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Photo gallery: Golfers try to tame Westview Golf Course during 75th Quincy Invitational

Quincy Notre Dame's Beau Eftink, right, talks with Raiders coach Brian Hendrian as they walk the 18th fairway during a three-way playoff for individual medalist honors Saturday in the 75th Quincy Invitational at Westview Golf Course. | Matt Schuckman photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — It took breaking 80 on a windy, humid Saturday at Westview Golf Course to crack the top 20 in the 75th Quincy Invitational. It took flirting with breaking par to be at the top. Solid ball…

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Photo gallery: Week Zero scrimmages give QHS, QND football teams dress rehearsals

The Quincy Notre Dame football team's defense stacks up a Decatur St. Teresa wide receiver during Friday night's scrimmage at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | Shane Hulsey photo

To purchase digital downloads or prints of Muddy River Sports photo,click here to visit our SmugMug site. QUINCY — A change to the preseason format from Illinois High School Association member schools allowed football teams to engage in 48-play, controlled scrimmages Friday night for what were being called “Week Zero” games ahead of next Friday’s…

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Photo gallery: Area teams converge at Porter Stadium in Hannibal for football jamboree

The Hannibal football team's offense, under the direction of senior quarterback Waylon Anders, is expected to pile up points this season. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal football team’s Class 4 state title aspirations were in full bloom Friday night as the Pirates were able to showcase some of the talent and depth that has fans in America’s hometown excited about the upcoming season. Palmyra, Highland, Mark Twain and Bowling Green displayed their own reasons for optimism.…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal plays host to soccer jamboree at Veterans Sports Complex

The Hannibal boys soccer team heads into its season opener next weekend at the Rolla Shootout having gained some on-field experience during Friday's jamboree at the Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal boys soccer team had its own dress rehearsal Friday night, playing host to a soccer jamboree at the Veterans Sports Complex. Photographer Mathew Kirby spent part of his evening on the pitch and put together this photo gallery:

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