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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All is Normal on recruiting front: QND’s Mueller commits to Illinois State University

Quincy Notre Dame senior football player Wyatt Mueller committed to Illinois State University, where he is expected to play safety. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The windshield time Wyatt Mueller and his parents logged criss-crossing the Midwest as the Quincy Notre Dame senior football player was courted by college recruiters grew increasingly tiresome. “The worst part was driving everywhere,” Mueller said. “ And sitting in the car.”  The miles driven and time away from home are going to…

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