Starry Star of the Night: QND linebacker Taylin Scott

QUINCY — Taylin Scott became involved in nearly eveery stop the Quincy Notre Dame football team’s defense made during Saturday’s 49-6 victory over Flora in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs at Advance Physical Therapy Field. Scott, a senior middle linebacker, had 19 tackles, nine tackles for loss, a sack and a forced…

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Raiders capitalize on ‘big statement game for us’ in handing Rockets rare regular-season loss

Quincy Notre Dame’s Oliver Triplett outraces Richmond Burton’s Adam Schuler (52), Andrew Horcher (7) and Hunter Carley (24) as he heads to the end zone for a second-quarter touchdown during Friday night’s game at Advance Physical Therapy Field. | David Adam photo

QUINCY — In Taylin Scott’s mind, the last seven days changed the Quincy Notre Dame football team. “We’re smarter,” the senior linebacker said. “We’re resilient.” The Raiders have a victory to prove that. One week after a one-point, first-half deficit ballooned into a 28-point loss to Quincy High School, the Raiders rattled off 22 consecutive…

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Countdown to kickoff: Raiders show ‘some fire to them’ that stokes desire to be playoff team

Senior running back Ivan Hun will play a critical role as the workhorse in the Quincy Notre Dame football team's backfield. | Shane Hulsey photo

Coverage of the QND football program is brought to you by: QUINCY — Ryan Darnell is quick to point out the competitiveness taking place during the Quincy Notre Dame football team’s practices isn’t limited to the players. “The coaches are getting after each other, too,” the senior lineman said. It explains why the atmosphere is…

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QND’s Scott, Lahr respond with top-three finishes, earn state wrestling tournament berths

Quincy Notre Dame junior Taylin Scott finished third at 215 pounds in the Class 1A Stanford Olympia Sectional to advance to the state wrestling tournament. | Muddy River Sports file photo

STANFORD, Ill. — The appropriate response to a setback earned Quincy Notre Dame wrestlers Taylin Scott and Bradi Lahr spots in the Class 1A state tournament field. Scott won twice after losing in the semifinals of the Class 1A Stanford Olympia Sectional to finish third at 215 pounds, while Lahr won four consecutive matches in…

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Reaching second round of playoffs doesn’t change Raiders’ approach to practice and prep

Junior linebacker Taylin Scott, left, and senior linebacker Reese Frericks have been important parts of the Raiders' defensive effort. | Muddy River Sports file photo

QUINCY — Jack Brenner noticed one significant difference when it came to practicing in November for the first time. “It’s a little cold,” the Quincy Notre Dame junior defensive back said as temperatures dipped to 40 degrees on Wednesday night. There was another significant difference, too. “It’s the playoffs,” Brenner said. “Everything is a little…

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