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Scouting the State: No. 1 boys basketball team in Illinois remains open to debate
QUINCY — Who is the No. 1 boys basketball team in the state of Illinois? A handful of candidates have... -
Hannibal’s Williams plays key role in helping Irish earn spot in national championship game
HANNIBAL, Mo. — University of Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock borrowed a page from Hannibal football coach Jeff Gschwender’s... -
Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Blue Devils open 2025 as No. 1 team in Class 4A
CHICAGO — Here are the Associated Press boys basketball state rankings as compiled by a statewide panel of sportswriters and... -
‘I just kind of had my fingers crossed’: QND outlasts CSE as showdown comes down to final shot
CAMP POINT, Ill. — Karly Peters diplomatically handled the question of whether Tristan Pieper fouled her. “I don’t know,” said... -
Raiders suffer first loss of season after scoring just three second-quarter points against Cougars
BREESE, Ill. — The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team couldn’t speed up top-ranked Breese Central the way it has... -
Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND climbs to No. 2, CSE moves in at No. 5 and Pittsfield at No. 9
CHICAGO — Here are the Associated Press girls basketball state rankings as compiled by a statewide panel of sportswriters and... -
Schuck on a Truck: Lavery brothers discuss winning NCAA Division III national title with North Central College
QUINCY — Calvin and Charlie Lavery find themselves among a small group of Quincy athletes who can call themselves collegiate... -
‘We got up and kept working’: Even in loss, Saukees prove they belong in conversation among state’s best
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Pittsfield girls basketball coach Noah Mendenhall knows one result does not define a season. But in the... -
‘We were locked in’: Blue Devils respond to loss with gusto, dispatch Pioneers in WB6 play
QUINCY — In the locker room after the Quincy High School boys basketball team’s 59-56 loss to Vashon on Jan.... -
Thomas, top-ranked Blue Devils refuse to coast, keep energy high throughout victory over Senators
QUINCY — Keshaun Thomas despises the idea of coasting into halftime. “Everybody has to go out there and hustle their... -
Schuckman: No. 1 ranking is sign of respect, but doesn’t change Blue Devils’ approach to improving
QUINCY — Andy Douglas’ one-word response to learning the Quincy High School boys basketball team is the No. 1-ranked squad... -
Blue Devils overcome sluggish start as Longcor, Byquist spark rally to beat Panthers in overtime
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The moment nearly swept the Quincy High School girls basketball team away. Playing in the Sophie Cunningham... -
Photo gallery: Battle of state-ranked foes lives up to hype as QND, CSE go head-to-head
CAMP POINT, Ill. — A battle of state-ranked teams unfolded the way you might expect — no breathing room for... -
Photo gallery: No. 1-ranked Blue Devils complete weekend sweep by beating Senators
QUINCY — The No. 1-ranked team in the state isn't showing any signs of taking it easy on anyone. The... -
Technically speaking, Tigers take advantage of jumpstart to earn spot in Highland tourney title tilt
LEWISTOWN, Mo. — Canton's Preston Brewer walked calmly to the free-throw line and swished four foul shots. Before the game... -
Photo gallery: No. 1-ranked QHS overwhelms Alleman with array of offensive weapons
QUINCY — The top-ranked Quincy High School boys basketball team scored the first 10 points Friday night and never let... -
Raiders fend off pesky Saukees, escape with road win in battle of state-ranked teams
PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Ari Buehler knew the Pittsfield girls basketball team would not go away. “They’ll fight,” said Buehler, Quincy... -
Photo gallery: Second-ranked QND overwhelms Beardstown with defensive intensity
QUINCY — There was no hangover from a showdown. Two days after playing state-ranked Central-Southeastern in arguably one of the... -
Battle of big men tips in Keokuk’s favor as supporting cast helps Chiefs win tourney title
LEWISTOWN, Mo. — Jaxon Clark and Preston Brewer were the marquee names heading into the finals of the 53rd Highland... -
Blue Devils look to recharge themselves following overtime loss in Sophie Cunningham Classic
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Quincy High School girls basketball team plays only one game in the next 10 days, giving...
