Schuckman: Brock, Aschemann, others ready to seize opportunity as college football season begins

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 1, 2022
Quincy High School graduate Jirehl Brock, right, will start as the No. 1 tailback for Iowa State University when the Cyclones open the season at home Saturday against Southeast Missouri. | Photo courtesy Iowa State athletics

QUINCY — Jirehl Brock patiently waited for his chance. Zack Aschemann decided to take another chance. Cody Schrader chased his chance. And Caden Selle earned a chance. Therein lies the beauty of college football. An opportunity always exists if you wholeheartedly pursue it. Brock, the former Quincy High School all-stater and all-time leading rusher, will…

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Schuckman: QHS products’ legacy with UCM football program comes in form of effort, leadership

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 2, 2021
University of Central Missouri defensive lineman Zack Aschemann, a Quincy High School product, enjoyed a productive career with the Mules that included two All-MIAA honors. Submitted photo

Before stepping to the podium and addressing his teammates for a final time, Zack Aschemann remembered all the words of wisdom imparted year after year by the seniors leaving the University of Central Missouri football program. “They’re just passing down traits and advice you don’t know you’re going to end up using but you end…

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