Crim: Statistical nuggets to satisfy prep football appetites heading into season openers

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | August 25, 2023
Hannibal football coach Jeff Gschwender and junior quarterback Waylon Anders are looking to add another North Central Missouri Conference title this season. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

QUINCY — Welcome to a toasty Week 1 of the high school football season, which will feature later kickoff times, extended halftimes and multiple water breaks in efforts to beat the oppressive heat. Word to the wise: Plan accordingly for sitting on metal bleachers. Former Major League Baseball player and manager Lou Pinella once said…

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Seniors helping mold young roster as Blue Devils look to play with tempo, physicality

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 26, 2021
Quincy High School coach Rick Little heads into his 15th season at the helm with one of the youngest rosters he's had during that tenure. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Rick Little isn’t kidding when he says this Quincy High School football team is unlike any he’s coached over the past 15 seasons. There will be only three seniors starting on offense Friday night when the Blue Devils open their season at Flinn Stadium against Quincy Notre Dame — the first crosstown showdown…

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