Posts Tagged ‘Quincy High School football’
Byquist leads first-half charge for Blue Devils; one more victory needed to earn playoff berth
QUINCY — Adon Byquist took care of things in the first half, and two touchdowns in the first minute of the second half sealed a 48-0 victory for the Quincy High School football team over hapless Rock Island Alleman in a Western Big Six game on Friday night at Flinn Stadium. The victory evens the…
Read MoreBlue Devils look dominant in dismantling previously unbeaten Panthers in WB6 play
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — It was difficult to tell which was more dominant — Quincy High School’s offense or defense. The Blue Devils racked up 399 yards of total offense and limited United Township to 19 yards of offense in the first half in an impressive 48-14 victory Friday night in Western Big 6 Conference…
Read MoreMaroons’ physical play in second half negates Blue Devils’ strong first half
QUINCY — Moline football coach Mike Morrisey’s postgame huddle lasted a brief moment, but it came with a poignant message. “Nice show of character in the second half,” he told the Maroons. “That’s the type of football we want to play.” Quincy High School coach Rick Little’s huddle lasted a touch longer, but it provided…
Read MoreSaturday rewind: ‘Steady Eddie’ Quince makes two critical defensive plays for QHS
QUINCY — Greg Quince didn’t dwell on what could have been. He was more concerned with what needed to happen next. The Quincy High School football team’s starting strong safety then made one of what Blue Devils coach Rick Little considered the top two defensive plays of the game in the 27-20 victory over Alton…
Read MoreByquist emerges as Blue Devils’ offensive leader in victory over Redbirds
ALTON, Ill. — The Quincy Blue Devils started the season with three quarterbacks sharing snaps, but after two weeks of football, a leader has emerged from the pack. Adon Byquist passed for three touchdowns and 172 yards, and he ran for another touchdown Friday night as the Blue Devils grabbed an early lead and held…
Read MoreGame Night Guide: Week 2 of prep football
Friday’s Schedule Rock Island Alleman at Quincy Notre Dame, 7 p.m. • WGEM 1440 AM, 98.9 FM Quincy High School at Alton, 7 p.m. • WTAD 930 AM Jefferson City at Hannibal, 7 p.m. • KHMO 1070 AM Central at Pleasant Hill, 7 p.m. • Central Illinois Sports on YouTube Calhoun at Unity-Payson, 7 p.m.…
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