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

By Muddy River Sports | February 11, 2024
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

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 3, 2023
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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