Tourney title showcases Blue Devils’ ability to share basketball, credit and trust

Springfield Lanphier's Shaunessey Hatchett Jr., left, and Quincy High School's Keshaun Thomas battle for possession during the first half of Saturday night's game at Blue Devil Gym in the 52nd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Playing with an edge isn’t the same as playing with an ego. The Quincy High School boys basketball players are discovering the difference. The Blue Devils’ edge is their aggressive approach defensively, which creates turnovers and opportunities to score in transition, and their belief they can score on any opponent at any time.…

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Photo gallery: Blue Devils win QHS Thanksgiving Tournament championship for 37th time

Quincy High School's Tyler Sprick, left, pressures Springfield Lanphier's Shaunessey Hatchett Jr. during Saturday night's game at Blue Devil Gym in the 52nd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Led by a strong start from Camden Brown and a strong finish from Keshaun Thomas, the Quincy High School boys basketball team beat Springfield Lanphier 64-51 on Saturday night at Blue Devil Gym to win the championship of the 52nd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament. It is the Blue Devils’ fourth consecutive tournament title and…

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Pace of play, quality backcourts of tourney teams will test Blue Devils’ maturity and growth

The Quincy High School boys basketball players listen to final instructions from Andy Douglas at the end of the final practice before the 52nd QHS Thanksgiving Tournament. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Andy Douglas is looking for a test. Pass or fail, it’s what the Quincy High School boys basketball team needs. The Blue Devils return five starters, the first two players off the bench and a wealth of talent and experience. It was a fruitful offseason as they embraced the need to be more…

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