Blue Devils’ miscues ruin any chance to sustain early momentum against Golden Warriors

STERLING, Ill. — A near-perfect start for the Quincy High School football team offered hope of beating Sterling for the first time as Western Big 6 Conference counterparts. A series of miscues dashed all hope. The Golden Warriors answered the Blue Devils’ game-opening touchdown drive by scoring 44 straight points and securing a 50-18 victory…

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Blue Devils still have postseason hopes after dropping Homecoming game to Galesburg

QUINCY — Unfortunately, the highlight of Quincy High’s homecoming football game came during the break between the third and fourth quarters. That’s when the crowd provided a much-needed lift, accompanying the recording of Neil Diamond’s classic “Sweet Caroline” that was booming from the sound system. Other than that, however, the highlights were few and far…

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Blue Devils’ Novosel, Cain cap careers with perfect record in WB6 golf championships

From left to right, Quincy High School's Anya Nanjappa, Maddie O'Brien, Sophia Gold, Laci Novosel, Paige Cain and Saya Geisendorfer celebrate their Western Big 6 Conference championship. Submitted photo

GALESBURG, Ill. — Laci Novosel and Paige Cain’s careers are perfect. At least they are against Western Big 6 Conference competition. The Quincy High School senior golfers led the Blue Devils to their fifth straight conference championship Monday, posting a team total of 310 at Lake Bracken Country Club. For both golfers, it’s four seasons…

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Blue Devils successfully defend WB6 title with three golfers finishing in top six

From left to right, Quincy High School coach Randy Mettemeyer, Luke Chevalier, Luke Mettemeyer, Cameron Bergman, Brady Walker, Raulin Zanger and Gabriel Gold celebrate their Western Big 6 Conference championship. Submitted photo

MILAN, Ill. — Quincy High School boys golf coach Randy Mettemeyer knew the Blue Devils could take nothing for granted despite their history of success in the Western Big 6 Conference championships and their status as the defending champions. “We knew it wasn’t just show up and bring the trophy home,” Mettemeyer said. They had…

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Blue Devils look dominant in dismantling previously unbeaten Panthers in WB6 play

Quincy High School wide receiver Gregory Quince caught two touchdown passes and intercepted two passes in Friday night's Western Big 6 Conference victory against United Township at the Soule Bowl. Photo courtesy Brendan Saak

EAST MOLINE, Ill. — It was difficult to tell which was more dominant — Quincy High School’s offense or defense. The Blue Devils racked up 399 yards of total offense and limited United Township to 19 yards of offense in the first half in an impressive 48-14 victory Friday night in Western Big 6 Conference…

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Maroons’ physical play in second half negates Blue Devils’ strong first half

Quincy High School's Brian Douglas, left, gets knocked out of bounds by Moline's Chase Stephens on a kick return during Friday's game at Flinn Stadium. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Moline football coach Mike Morrisey’s postgame huddle lasted a brief moment, but it came with a poignant message. “Nice show of character in the second half,” he told the Maroons. “That’s the type of football we want to play.” Quincy High School coach Rick Little’s huddle lasted a touch longer, but it provided…

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Top-level talent, abundance of enthusiasm for running gives Blue Devils boost

Members of the Quincy High School girls cross country team start a race last fall at Bob Mays Park in Quincy. Photo courtesy Glenn Meyers

QUINCY — Anna Schuering’s goals are bigger and broader than fast times and top places. She wants the next evolution of cross country runners at Quincy High School to understand the sport isn’t solely about speed and endurance. Its enjoyment revolves around a desire to compete, a work ethic that doesn’t quit and a team…

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