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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Photo gallery: Hawks continue showing growth halfway through fall camp

Members of the Quincy Univerwity football team's defense going through drills at the start of practice Saturday night at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Jason Killday used one term to describe the second week of the Quincy University football program’s fall camp. Growth. The first-year head coach has watched the Hawks develop some consistency and maturity in their first two weeks of practice. After a lackluster end to the first week, the Hawks made certain the second…

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Photo gallery: Golfers open season in D.A. Weibring Invitational at Westview Golf Course

Quincy Notre Dame freshman Keeden Orpet-Hulett chips from the greenside bunker on No. 2 at Westview Golf Course during Thursday's season-opening D.A. Weibring Invitational. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The flag officially dropped Thursday on the start of the high school sports season. The traditional boys golf lidlifter — the D.A. Weibring Invitational — took place at Westview Golf Course with Illini West winning the team title with a 322 total and Pittsfield sophomore Isaac McGlauchlen taking individual medalist honors with an…

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Photo gallery: WIU holds Women’s Football Night as introduction to game

A group of participants in the Women's Football Night event at Western Illinois University on Friday night get a break during drills on Hanson Field in Macomb, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

MACOMB, Ill. — The first Women’s Football Night hosted by the Western Illinois University football program provided everything from a locker room visit to “Chalk Talk” to drills on Hanson Field as women 21 years and older were introduced to the game Friday night. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent the evening on the…

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Photo gallery: QU football team working way through first week of practice

Quincy University freshman offensive line Chris Flachs, a Quincy High School graduate, snaps the ball during Friday's practice at QU Stadium.

QUINCY — Each day, the repititions get a little quicker, the reactions get a little better and the intensity gets a little stronger. By the time the Quincy University football players go to full pads, they should be ready to rumble at full speed. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent time with the Hawks…

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Photo gallery: UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie conducts clinic at jiu-jitsu academy

UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie, center, offers instruction to two students during a clinic Saturday morning at the Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy of Missouri in Palmyra, Mo. | Matt Schuckman photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — Royce Gracie, a member of the United Fighting Championship’s inaugural class of Hall of Famers, spent Saturday conducting a two-part clinic for jiu-jitsu students at the Royce Gracie Jiu-jitsu Academy of Missouri. Gracie spent an hour showcasing tips and techniques for a group of 18 kids, then spent two hours with a…

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Photo gallery: Golfers tackle Spring Lake course during final round of Little People’s

The top six golfers in the boys 16-18 division of the Pepsi Little People's Golf Championships pose for a picture after receiving their awards Wednesday at Spring Lake Country Club. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Birdies weren’t overly abundant Wednesday at Spring Lake Country Club, but the level of play remained high and led to bunched leaderboards in the oldest boys divisions of the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent his day on the course and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: First day of 51st Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships

Dash Sand, right, gives his dad a high-five after rolling in a putt on his final hole Tuesday in the boys 3-5 division of the Pepsi Little People's Golf Championships at Westview Golf Course. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Service Club’s initial adventure in being the host of the Pepsi Little People’s Golf Championships got off to a rousing beginning Tuesday morning at Westview Golf Course with the littlest of the Little People providing highlights galore. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent the morning darting around the course watching…

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Photo gallery: Muddy River Showcase through another lens

Quincy High School's Taylor Fohey, second from right, shares a laugh with her Illinois teammates during introductions prior to the girls game in the third annual Muddy River Showcase, held Saturday at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Addi Zanger photo

QUINCY — The third annual Muddy River Showcase took place Saturday at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center with the Illinois boys and girls sweeping the all-star basketball event. The Illinois girls won 78-43, while the boys earned a 92-70 victory. Addi Zanger, a Quincy Notre Dame graduate and a sophomore at the University…

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Photo gallery: Illinois girls power way to victory in third annual Muddy River Showcase

Illinois defenders Allison Icenogle, left, and Leah Chevalier, right, trap Missouri's Madi Gares during the second half of Saturday's third annual Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Illinois all-stars used their size and strength to control the lane and pace of play in Saturday’s third annual Muddy River Showcase, letting Quincy High School forward Taylor Fohey’s 25-point, 19-rebound effort guide them to a 78-43 victory Saturday at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt…

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Photo gallery: Relentless defense propels Land of Lincoln boys to victory in Muddy River Showcase

Illinois forward Melvin McMillen, left, gets pressured by Missouri's Chance Rainey during Saturday's third annual Muddy River Showcase at John Wood Community College's Student Activity Center. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Despite their struggles offensively in the first 16 minutes of Saturday’s third annual Muddy River Showcase, the Illinois boys all-stars got rolling behind an aggressive defense and parlayed it into a 92-70 victory over Missouri at John Wood Community College’s Student Activity Center. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent the day on…

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Photo gallery: Quincy city singles championships playing out at Reservoir Park

The Quincy Tennis Association city singles championships were able to move to Reservoir Park for the bulk of Saturday's action, setting up Sunday's championship showdowns. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The day started by moving the Quincy Tennis Association’s city singles championships to the Quincy Racquet Club because of stormy skies. Eventually, the city tournament moved back to its usual place of play — the Greeman Tennis Center in Reservoir Park — for some spirited play. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent…

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Photo gallery: Scenes from final prep track meet for area seniors

Quincy High School's Kasyden Williams competes in the discus during the Illinois/Missouri Senior All-Star Track Meet on Friday night in Palmyra, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — The Illinois/Missouri Senior All-Star Track Meet provided the top track and field athletes from West-Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri one final opportunity to compete head-to-head and in some cases for the first time together. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent Friday evening at Palmyra High School for the event and put…

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Photo gallery: Low scores highlight final day of Quincy Men’s City Golf Championship

Parker Freiburg tees off on the 16th hole Sunday at Westview Golf Course. Freiburg shot a 4-under 67 and finished third in the Quincy Men's City Golf Championship. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Alex McCulla began his weekend by shooting a 6-under 30 on the front nine at Westview Golf Course and ended it by rolling in birdie putts on two of the final three holes to win the Quincy Men’s City Golf Championship with a 13-under 129 total. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent…

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Photo gallery: Pleasant Hill, Camp Point Central advance to regional softball championship

Camp Point Central third baseman Rebekkah Waterkotte, right, awaits the pitch during Wednesday's Class 1A regional semifinal against Southeastern at Camp Point, Ill. | Shane Hulsey photo

CAMP POINT, Ill. — The Camp Point Central softball team walked off with a 5-4 victory over Southeastern in Wednesday’s semifinals of the Class 1A Camp Point Regional, while top-seeded Pleasant Hill rolled to a 12-2 victory over Mendon Unity. The Panthers and Wolves will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday for the regional championship. Muddy…

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Photo gallery: Area athletes excel in Missouri track and field sectionals at Paris

Palmyra's Laurin Sheputis, left, and Sydney Compton stretch out before warming up for Saturday's Class 3 sectional track and field meet in Paris, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

PARIS, Mo. — The Palmyra boys and girls track and field teams made their presence felt Saturday at the Class 3 sectional at Paris High School with dominant performances in the field events and the relays. It means a strong contingent of Panthers will be heading to Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City for the state…

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Photo gallery: QND, Camp Point Central square off in WCC softball battle

Quincy Notre Dame's Morgan Winking, center, waits for teammates to return to the dugout after taking infield prior to Friday's game against Camp Point Central at The Backyard. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame softball team completed its pursuit of the West Central Conference championship on Friday, beating Camp Point Central 4-0 at The Backyard as Caitlin Bunte tossed a one-hitter with nine strikeouts. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent time behind home plate and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND battle in tennis dual at Reservoir Park

Quincy High School's Anderson Knapp, left, shakes hands with Quincy Notre Dame's Alex Strong, center, and Daniel Dyer following their doubles match Tuesday at the Greeman Tennis Center in Reservoir Park. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School boys tennis team swept the season series from Quincy Notre Dame, winning Tuesday’s dual 8-1 at the Greeman Tennis Center in Reservoir Park. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey was at Reservoir Park and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QND, West Hancock square off in WCC baseball battle

West Hancock pitcher Gage Scott tags out Quincy Notre Dame's Abram Wiewel on a groundout in the fifth inning that allowed a run to score in the Raiders' 3-1 victory at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — A pitcher’s duel turned in the favor of the Quincy Notre Dame baseball team when the Raiders were able to manufacture a pair of runs in the fifth inning of Monday’s 3-1 victory over West Hancock in West Central Conference action at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman…

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Photo gallery: Hawks head to GLVC Tournament riding high after perfect weekend

Quincy University senior center fielder Brock Boynton, center, hugs teammate Eli Ecton, right, while Adam Lewis, left, looks on during postgame ceremonies Saturday at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University baseball team had reason to celebrate Saturday afternoon. Not only did the Hawks honor the seniors following the final home game of the regular season, but the 21-7 victory over Illinois-Springfield punctuated a weekend series sweep that earned the Hawks the No. 4 seed for the Great Lakes Valley Conference…

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Photo gallery: QHS, QND girls soccer teams battle in second matchup of city series

Quincy Notre Dame midfielder Lauryn Peters, left, and Quincy High School defender Hope Lenz battle for possession near the endline during the first half of Friday night's game at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — For the second year in a row, the Quincy High School girls soccer team has swept the city series, winning 2-1 Friday night at Flinn Stadium behind two goals from senior midfielder Bri Lannerd. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent the evening at the venerable facility and put together this photo gallery:

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Photo gallery: QU takes tripleheader, building serious momentum with postseason on horizon

Quincy University shortstop Joe Huffman, left, celebrates his three-run home run, which catapulted the Hawks to a 7-4 victory in the first of three games played Friday against Illinois-Springfield at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University baseball team is heading toward the postseason with some steam. The Hawks won three games Friday — the resumption of Thursday’s suspended game and both ends of a Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader — to secure their spot in the GLVC Tournament. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent time…

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Photo gallery: Hawks, Prairie Stars play five innings before thunderstorms shake QU Stadium

Quincy University junior left-hander Griffin Kirn delivers a pitch during Thursday's Great Lakes Valley Conference game against Illinois-Springfield at QU Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — They waited as long as they could. Finally, the Quincy University baseball players had to leave QU Stadium before the threatening skies dumped rain and hail and ruined a Thursday afternoon at the ballpark. The Hawks and Illinois-Springfield were tied at 2 when lightning strikes within 7 miles of the stadium forced the…

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Photo gallery: Raiders, Blue Devils tussle in round two of their three-part city series

Quincy High School's Evan Sohn rounds second base during the first inning of Tuesday's game against Quincy Notre Dame at the QHS field. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — It all comes down to the rubber match. The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame baseball teams split their first two meetings this season, with the Raiders evening the series with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night at the QHS field. The third meeting comes next Monday at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield.…

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Photo gallery: Dryden’s effort, insurance runs secure another NCMC crown for Pirates

Hannibal's Kane Wilson, left, is congratulated by teammate Alex Arthaud after scoring on Ryan Ross' hit in the sixth inning of Monday's 3-0 victory over Mexico at the Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal baseball team is at the top of the heap once again, having defeated Mexico 3-0 on Monday at the Veterans Sports Complex to win the North Central Missouri Conference title. It is the Pirates’ second NCMC crown in the past three seasons. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent Monday…

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Photo gallery: QND, West Hancock engage in key conference showdown at The Backyard

Quincy Notre Dame shortstop Alyssa Ley puts a tag on West Hancock's Camie Montgomery, who safely stole second base in the second inning of Wednesday's game at The Backyard. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — A four-run fifth inning that featured back-to-back run-scoring hits to the opposite field lifted the Quincy Notre Dame softball team to a 6-1 victory over West Hancock in a West Central Conference matchup Wednesday at The Backyard. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent some time at The Backyard and put together this…

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Photo gallery: QHS girls soccer team inches closer to Western Big 6 Conference championship

Quincy High School midfielder Rian Moore wins a ball amid three Geneseo players during Tuesday night's Western Big 6 Conference game at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School girls soccer team moved a step closer to regaining the Western Big 6 Conference championship, beating defending league champ Geneseo 5-1 Tuesday night at Flinn Stadium behind Taylor Routh’s hat trick. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent the evening with the Blue Devils and put together this photo…

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Photo gallery: QHS boys tennis team continues to pile up dual wins by handling QND in rivalry match

Quincy High School's Trevor Nelson sets up to return a forehand during his No. 1 singles match Monday against Quincy Notre Dame's Alex Strong at Reservoir Park. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School boys tennis team traveled to the St. Louis metro east area last weekend and rolled him without losing a dual match. That momentum carried over to Monday. The Blue Devils wrapped up a dual victory over Quincy Notre Dame in the crosstown rivalry match at Reservoir Park by the…

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Photo gallery: QND uses five-run inning to beat QHS in softball crosstown showdown

Quincy Notre Dame shortstop Alyssa Ley flips the ball to second baseman Lanie Fesler during Monday night's game against Quincy High School at the QHS field. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy Notre Dame softball players stayed patient at a pivotal juncture Monday night, drawing four consecutive walks to spark a five-run outburst in the third inning that carried them to a 7-1 victory over Quincy High School at the QHS field. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent the evening in center…

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Photo gallery: Runs difficult to come by as QND, Illini West square off

Illini West's Carter Chapin slides safely across home plate as he scores on a wild pitch in the first inning of Friday's game against Quincy Notre Dame at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Four pitchers — two each from the Quincy Notre Dame and Illini West baseball teams — combine to strike out 14 batters and allow just five hits during Friday night’s showdown at Ferd Niemann Jr. Memorial Ballfield. The Raiders won 4-2 on the strength of Ethan Rose’s three-run home run and Evan Kenning’s…

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Photo gallery: Twice is nice for Pirates as baseball, girls soccer teams pick up NCMC victories

Hannibal right fielder Konnor Asbury reacts to a solid defensive inning during Wednesday's 8-1 victory over Moberly at the Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal fans who made it to the Veterans Sports Complex on Wednesday afternoon were treated to a two-for-two. Two Pirates teams playing and two victories. The Hannibal girls soccer team continued its dominance of the North Central Missouri Conference, picking up an 8-0 victory over Kirksville. Malia Stolte scored four goals, Ashley…

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Photo gallery: QND sweeps weekend slate at Lady Pirate Invitational, Hannibal goes 2-0-1

Quincy Notre Dame senior midfielder Lauryn Peters, left, tries to take possession from a Perryville player during Saturday's game in the Lady Pirate Invitational at Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer team pushed its winning streak to five consecutive games after sweeping the weekend at the Lady Pirate Invitational at the Veterans Sports Complex. The Raiders beat St. Charles West 6-1 and Perryville 4-1 on Saturday to improve to 7-4. Hannibal, which played to a 3-3 draw…

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Photo gallery: Hannibal, QND take momentum into second day of Lady Pirate Invitational

Abbie Martin, right, and her Hannibal girls soccer teammates celebrate after Martin scored to tie Friday's game against Parkway Central at 3 in the second half at Veterans Sports Complex in Hannibal, Mo. | Shane Hulsey photo

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal and Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer teams opened play Friday night in the Lady Pirate Invitational at the Veterans Sports Complex with the Pirates rallying for a 3-3 tie with Parkway Central, while QND blasted Southern Boone 7-2. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey spent the evening in America’s hometown…

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Photo gallery: QHS, Springfield girls soccer teams square off at Flinn Stadium

Quincy High School senior forward Taylor Routh looks to make a run through the Springfield defense during the first half of Thursday's game at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School girls soccer team woke up at halftime Thursday night and nearly pulled off an improbable comeback, losing 3-2 to Springfield at Flinn Stadium. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman spent the evening at the venerable facility and put together this photo gallery.

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Photo gallery: QHS, Hannibal baseball teams square off in middle of busy week

Hannibal first baseman Cooper Scott, left, throws the ball pack to the pitcher after Quincy High School's Kyle Taylor was safe on a pickoff attempt during Wednesday's game at the QHS field. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — With no rain in sight, it’s time to play ball. And the Quincy High School and Hannibal baseball teams are playing as much as possible. Wednesday marked the third consecutive day with at least one game for both squads as the Blue Devils picked up an 8-1 victory at the QHS field. Muddy…

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