Year in Review 2023: Schuck’s favorite photos

QUINCY — Four years ago, Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman picked up a camera for the first time and attempted to shoot his own photos to accompany his stories. At the time, he prayed for one clean image. Over time, those expectations have changed. Now, Schuckman enjoys sharing photos of area student-athletes nearly as…

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Year in Review 2023: Top 10 most viewed columns

Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman's take on Jirehl Brock's involvement in the Iowa State gambling probe was the most viewed column in 2023. | Muddy River Sports file photo

QUINCY — Opinions, debate and discussion are part of the sports culture, so here is a look at Muddy River Sports’ 10 most viewed columns in 2023: 1. Schuckman: Brock’s black eye brought on by gambling probe will fade and his true character will show  “Brock likely won’t face any further charges, but he has…

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2022 Year in Review: Top 10 videos on Muddy River Sports

Hannibal junior all-purpose back Aneyas Williams chose the University of Notre Dame, making his commitment to the Fighting Irish known on December 16. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

QUINCY — An announcement drawing national attention. Game-winning shots. Highlights of rivalry games. An inaugural all-star event. Throughout 2022, area student-athletes and teams provided thrills that needed to be captured on video. Here is a look at the top 10 most viewed videos on Muddy River Sports throughout the past year: 1. Aneyas Williams picks…

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2022 Year in Review: Most read columns

Quincy High School offensive lineman Cole Wagy, right, kneels down to console Chatham Glenwood linebacker Brock Rogers following last week's Class 6A first-round playoff game in Chatham, Ill. | Photo courtesy Derek Parris, Channel1450.com

QUINCY — Stories of heart and soul, of community pride and compassion, of history and hope are what defined 2022. Here is a look at the most read columns at Muddy River Sports throughout the past year: 1. Schuckman: Empathy and respect create viral video moment between QHS, Glenwood football players 2. Schuckman: Homegrown talent…

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2022 Year in Review: Muddy River Sports’s top 10 stories

The end of the season saga surrounding Palmyra football coach Kevin Miles led to Muddy River Sports readers clicking on those stories more than any other in 2022. | Submitted photo

QUINCY — A tumultuous and resignation of a high school football coach. A magical run to a state championship game appearance. A bicycle ride from one coast to the other. A shot for the ages. Those were the moments our readers wanted to know about. Here are the most viewed stories on Muddy River Sports…

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2022 Year in Review: Most watched episodes of ‘Schuck on a Truck’

The Quincy Notre Dame boys soccer team piled into the bed of Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman's pickup truck to record an episode of "Schuck on a Truck" after the Raiders won the Class 1A state championship. | Muddy River Sports photo

QUINCY — Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman drove his pickup truck across the state, chasing stories of success for area athletes and teams. Along the way, “Schuck on a Truck” became a fun way to introduce our readers to the personalities of athletes and coaches and celebrate state titles. Here is a look at…

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