Interpretation of ‘ball in hand’ rule results in red card for QND goalkeeper, could keep Frericks out of sectional semifinal

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 19, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame senior goalkeeper Max Frericks picks up a ball rolling toward him during Wednesday's Class 1A regional championship against Monmouth-Roseville at Pattee Fields in Monmouth, Ill. | Matt Schuckman photo

MONMOUTH, Ill. — The definition of a “ball in hand” is going to determine if Max Frericks will be the Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer team’s starting goalkeeper come Saturday. Right now, sophomore Carter Hankins needs to be ready to fill that role. Frericks, the senior goalkeeper who was the backstop on last year’s Class…

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