QHS All-Time Starting XI: Jumping around, getting dirty enables Bridal to be Blue Devils’ stonewall

Ron Bridal, who played goalkeeper for Quincy High School from 1992-94, recorded a school record 39 career shutouts. | Photo courtesy QHS Hall of Fame

This is the 11th and final installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Ron Bridal, Goalkeeper, Class of 1995 QUINCY — The opportunity to coach not only the Quincy…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Buying in early put Forbes on path to becoming dynamite defender

An all-state selection as a senior, Quincy High School sweeper Zach Forbes helped the Blue Devils post 14 shutouts and allow just 10 goals in 23 games during the 2009 season. | Photo courtesy QHS Hall of Fame

This is the 10th installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Zach Forbes, Defender, Class of 2010 QUINCY — Three years before Zach Forbes reached high school, the evolution…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Absorbing coaching enables Evans to elevate himself, teammates

Jerrod Evans established himself as a three-year starter and an all-sectional defender during his soccer career at Quincy High School. | Submitted photo

This is the ninth installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Jerrod Evans, Defender, Class of 1991 QUINCY — Matt Longo sensed there was something unique about Jerrod Evans’…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Ability to communicate, control back line led to Higgins’ historic career

Curtis Higgins was a two-time Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-state selection and a two-time National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Midwest selection while starring as a defender for the Quincy High School boys soccer program. | Photo courtesy QHS Hall of Fame

This is the eighth installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Curtis Higgins, Defender, Class of 1993 QUINCY — You might say Curtis Higgins’ pride had doubled. Truthfully, it…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Sohn’s control of pace and play leads to magical state run by Blue Devils

J.D. Sohn, right, helped the Quincy High School boys soccer team reach the Class 3A state championship game in 2015 and the second-place finish is the highest in program history. | Submitted photo

This is the seventh installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. J.D. Sohn, Midfielder, Class of 2017 QUINCY — J.D. Sohn looked around and saw elation through his tear-filled…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Berry becomes maestro at midfield in leading Blue Devils to state tourney

As a senior starting midfielder on the 1987 Quincy High School boys soccer team, Steve Berry, third from left in the back row, led the Blue Devils to the state quarterfinals. | Photo courtesy QHS Hall of Fame

This is the sixth installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Steve Berry, Midfielder, Class of 1988 QUINCY — The summer before his first season as Quincy High School…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Playing up paves way for Sandercock’s Hall of Fame career

Jim Sandercock earned all-state honors in 1982 after helping the Quincy High School boys soccer team to a 15-5-2 record and No. 2 state ranking as a senior. | Photo courtesy QHS Hall of Fame

This is the fifth installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Jim Sandercock, Midfielder, Class of 1983 QUINCY — There was an opening on an older youth soccer team…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Deft touch, high IQ turn Reeves into one of Blue Devils’ greatest players

Dev Reeves graduated in 1985 as the Quincy High School boys soccer program's career scoring leader — he has since been passed on that list — and was a two-time all-state selection for the Blue Devils. | Submitted photo

This is the fourth installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Dev Reeves, Midfielder, Class of 1985 QUINCY — The debate over the best boys soccer player Quincy High…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Finding footing as freshman helps Smith become part of tradition

Jaeden Smith, left, scored 62 career goals and was a two-timeIllinois High School Soccer Coaches Association all-state selection for the Quincy High School boys soccer team. | Submitted photo

This is the third installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Jaeden Smith, Forward, Class of 2019 QUINCY — Matt Longo had seen enough. Seven minutes into a game…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Work ethic enables Bradshaw to seize opportunity to be great

Donivan Bradshaw scored a single-season Quincy High School boys soccer program record 45 goals in 1995 before enjoying a decorated career at the University of Tulsa. | Photo courtesy Quincy Blue Devil Sports Hall of Fame

This is the second installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Donivan Bradshaw, Forward, Class of 1996 QUINCY — Donivan Bradshaw took a moment to pinpoint the right word…

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QHS All-Time Starting XI: Speed, skill allow Abbey to develop into dynamic scoring machine

Photos courtesy QHS Yearbook staff

This is the first installment in a series highlighting the Quincy High School boys soccer players the Muddy River Sports staff has named to the program’s all-time starting 11 in conjunction with the Blue Devils’ 50th season. Everette Abbey, Forward, Class of 1996 QUINCY — The curiosity of a coach led to Everette Abbey finally…

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