Lawson enjoys view from third-base coaching box as QHS baseball team compiles 17 runs, 22 hits

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | May 13, 2025
Quincy High School junior second baseman Kade Parkhill, right, congratulates junior center fielder Trace Routh after Routh scored a run during Monday's Western Big 6 Conference game against Rock Island Alleman in Quincy. | Shane Hulsey

QUINCY — Quincy High School baseball coach Rick Lawson did not have to do much more in the third base coaches’ box than wave his right arm in a circle to send baserunner after baserunner home. The Blue Devils cranked out 22 hits and scored eight runs in two different innings in a 17-2 rout…

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Victory in WB6 opener is progress Blue Devils want to see, but they know more is needed

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 30, 2023
Quincy High School sophomore Trace Routh reacts to scoring during Tuesday night's 2-1 victory over Rock Island Alleman in the Western Big 6 Conference opener at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy High School boys soccer team is playing a game of progression. The rules are quite simple. Improve with every practice. “When you practice, you get a little better each time,” senior defender Nolan Dede said. By doing that, the Blue Devils believe they will hoist a trophy or plaque — maybe…

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