It is the sixth state championship for the QND girls soccer program, matching the girls basketball program for the most in school history.
SUPER SIX! QND RAIDERS RETURN TO THE TOP
Schreacke’s two free throws with four seconds put a cap on an epic 33-point performance and finished off a 63-56 victory over Winnebago on Saturday afternoon in the Class 2A state championship game at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena.
Daily Dirt: Worst Beatles’ song? How about ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’?
Most followers of rock music enjoy arguing about what the best Beatles songs are. Your favorite Minister of Culture also enjoys arguing about the worst Beatles songs. Welcome to Vol. 92 of the Daily Dirt: 1. Granted, the Beatles were an incredible band — maybe the best ever, who can really say? — but that doesn’t […]
Former QU hurler using consistency, strikeout prowess to climb Blue Jays’ organizational ladder
QUINCY — The end result of Graham Spraker’s first appearance out of the Buffalo Bisons’ bullpen made the decision to elevate him to the Toronto Blue Jays’ Triple-A franchise look like a headsy move. The right-hander’s final stat line from Wednesday’s 5-0 victory over the Rochester Red Wings: Two innings, two hits, no runs, three […]
All-star appearance in Kauffman Stadium highlights return to field for Hawks’ Voth
QUINCY — Near the midpoint of this summer’s Ban Johnson League collegiate wood-bat schedule, the coach of the Kansas City Knights revealed to his players the details for an end-of-the-year all-star game. The top 36 hitters in the final league statistics would be invited to play in the showcase game at Kauffman Stadium, home of […]
McCulla tips cap to Oakmont following tough second round of U.S. Amateur
PITTSBURGH — After dropping four strokes in a four-hole stretch, Alex McCulla turned to his caddie, Tyler Bertram, as they walked to the tee box of a nearly 500-yard par-4 and gave Oakmont Country Club a well-deserved salute. “I told him this is when you take your hat off to the golf course,” McCulla said. […]
Gust of wind cannot blow Quincy’s McCulla out of contention at 121st U.S. Amateur
PITTSBURGH — A “Tin Cup” moment led to the only visible eyesore on Alex McCulla’s scorecard Monday. Yet, it was the hole prior to catching a gust of wind that left him more disgusted. The Quincy golfer fired an even-par 70 in the opening round of the 121st U.S. Amateur at Longue Vue Club and […]
Schuckman: Heat, humidity and return to normal highlight opening of prep practices
QUINCY — High temperatures and humidity which meteorologists turn into the better-take-note-of-these heat indexes greeted high school athletes for the official start of the fall sports season. Don’t think for a moment that turned into an excuse to take a play off or slug through a drill. Quincy Notre Dame football coach Jack Cornell drove […]
Sit down with the AD: Pat Atwell discusses the future of C-SC athletics
CANTON, Mo. — The most unsettling part of attempting to play collegiate sports during the coronavirus pandemic had to be the daily unknowns. Pat Atwell knows that all too well. With the Heart of America Athletic Conference choosing to proceed with fall sports as planned in 2020, the Culver-Stockton College athletic director tried to keep […]
McCulla’s game ready for challenges of historic Oakmont during 121st U.S. Amateur
QUINCY — Alex McCulla braced himself for sarcastic blowback from his father. Mike McCulla delivered on cue. In preparation to play in the 121st U.S. Amateur, which begins Monday at two courses near Pittsburgh, the younger McCulla decided to add two clubs to his bag — a 3-wood and a 5-wood — to help him […]
Hawks turn to McLaughlin to help launch sprint football program
QUINCY — In the brief amount of time Conner McLaughlin has been involved with the burgeoning Quincy University sprint football program, he’s answered a string of questions from those who have never heard of the sport. Is it 8-on-8? Is it 5-on-5? Is it flag football? Is it played in the spring? McLaughlin answers each […]
Sit down with the AD: Brad Hoyt discusses the future of JWCC athletics
QUINCY — Brad Hoyt thrives on chasing championship moments. The John Wood Community College men’s basketball coach places such a high priority on that concept his players use the “championships are cool” mantra whenever they discuss expectations and goals. The other JWCC coaches are embracing the idea, too. It’s why Hoyt, who also serves as […]
Sit down with the AD: Josh Rabe discusses the future of QU athletics
QUINCY — Josh Rabe’s wardrobe is different. His daily routine is, too. After the Quincy University baseball team was eliminated from the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional on May 29, Rabe made his transition from coaching to administration. On June 1, he officially moved into his role as the Quincy University athletic director, having spent […]
Meyers’ passion for becoming an elite triathlete leads to top-of-the-podium finish
QUINCY — When Alexandria Meyers discusses competing in her first kids triathlon roughly eight years ago and says her father, Glenn, “threw me into it,” let it be known he didn’t actually throw her into Moorman Lake. He threw her into a sport that has become her passion. Meyers was just 9 years old when […]
Pirates’ Williams receives first FBS offer from Oregon
HANNIBAL, Mo. — Aneyas Williams understands what comes with his first FBS scholarship offer. “I definitely know I have a target on my back,” the Hannibal football team’s sophomore all-purpose back said. He also understands what he has to do now, too. “Work two times as hard as everybody else,” Williams said. Monday evening, two […]
Schuckman: Two weeks out from the launch of Muddy River Sports
Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman talks about what is going into the new website as we reach closer to the August 16 launch.
Conerly’s summer in Cape Cod League is next step in broadcasting career
SOUTH YARMOUTH, Mass. — The moment required subtlety and restraint. Will Conerly understood that. As Harwich Mariners second baseman Hal Hughes rounded the bases after hitting a solo home run, Conerly allowed his play-by-play voice to fade and the television audience to soak in the picture. Mickey Tettleton, the former major league catcher and analyst […]
Schuckman: Dinkheller’s disappointment won’t discourage him from bleeding Cubbie blue
QUINCY — Cooper Dinkheller is astute enough at 13 years old to understand professional baseball is a business and a majority of decisions are based on revenue and cost above loyalty and trust. The reality of that hit home Friday. And it hurt. In less than 24 hours, the Cubs’ front office traded away the […]
Hawks picked last in GLVC preseason football poll
QUINCY — The Quincy University football program broke out of the rut of being picked to finish sixth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll. However, sixth looks a lot better than where the Hawks ended up. QU is tabbed to finish last in the eight-team GLVC, according to the vote of the league’s […]
Two Quincy Shootout alums land in second round of NBA Draft
QUINCY — The evolution of the Quincy Shootout as one of the premier prep basketball showcases in the Midwest continued Thursday night. Two players who participated in the inaugural event at Quincy High School’s Blue Devil Gym in 2018 were selected in the NBA Draft. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who starred for Bishop Miege of Shawnee Mission, […]
Raiders’ Hyer will join QU basketball program as walk-on
QUINCY — Troy Potts offered Grant Hyer the opportunity to avoid regret. The former Quincy Notre Dame two-sport standout didn’t hesitate seizing it. Potts, a graduate assistant coach with the Quincy University men’s basketball program, invited Hyer to an informal tryout at Pepsi Arena in June. After showcasing his skills in a series of pickup […]
JWCC hires softball coach with variety of college experience
QUINCY — The depth of Chuck Gruber’s resume grabbed Brad Hoyt’s attention. The veteran softball coach’s personality kept the John Wood Community College athletic director intrigued. Hoyt announced Thursday he hired Gruber to become the Trail Blazers’ new softball coach. Gruber replaces Andy Gronewold, who resigned following the spring season. “His personality is a great […]
Voters tab Leathernecks last in MVFC preseason poll
MACOMB, Ill. — Coming off a season in which it went 1-5 before having its final two games canceled because of COVID protocols, the Western Illinois University football program finds itself at the bottom looking up. The Leathernecks are picked to finish last in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, according to a preseason poll of […]
Blue Devils’ Culp adds All-American honor to wrestling resume
QUINCY — Life soon will change dramatically for Thomas Culp, all in the span of four days.. On August 18, the recent Quincy High School graduate celebrates his 18th birthday. Three days later, the state champion wrestler checks into the dorms at Missouri Baptist University. “I’ll be getting a lot more freedom right when I […]
Palmyra football team lends helping hand to veteran, gives back to community
PALMYRA, Mo. — Bobby Dodd sat on his front porch Monday morning watching the Palmyra football players strategically load his life’s possessions into the beds of several pickup trucks. They unloaded the furniture and boxes a short while later with the same precision and efficiency. They did it all in less than two hours, helping […]
Ray fulfilling life-long dream as pro baseball career takes off
QUINCY — The group of 11-year-olds became curious why Johnny Ray answered his cell phone in the middle of a pitcher’s fielding practice drill. They wanted to know the reason he instantaneously felt overjoyed. They were equally excited when they learned what was transpiring. Ray, a right-handed pitcher, recently completed his redshirt sophomore season at […]
Schuckman: I am feeling very Olympic today
To borrow a quote from Sanka Coffie, the affable brakeman for the Jamaican bobsled team in the movie “Cool Runnings,” I am feeling very Olympic today. Patriotic, too. The opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics — a year later than originally planned due to the coronavirus pandemic — take place Friday night, beginning wall-to-wall coverage […]
QU baseball players showcasing talent for scouts in summer leagues
Two weeks ago, left-handed pitcher Riley Martin became the fourth Quincy University baseball player to be selected in the MLB amateur draft in the past six years. Lance Logsdon, the junior designated hitter/first baseman, might be the next. You can read the story of his summer spent in the MLB Draft League here. Who else […]
Logsdon’s fire fuels pursuit of professional dreams
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The disappointment echoed in Lance Logsdon’s voice. So did the fire it stoked. The left-handed swinging Quincy University designated hitter/first baseman went to the MLB Draft League this summer intent on showcasing a full offensive arsenal that would lead to being selected in the 20-round MLB amateur draft. It didn’t happen. Despite […]
Blue Devils’ Rose sprints to AAU Junior Olympics
QUINCY — Of the elements needed for Jettason Rose to excel at the AAU Region 13 track and field qualifier last Sunday in Joliet, Ill., one took priority. He had to find shade. “It was a hot day, but the sun was the worst part of it,” Rose said. “Keeping in the shade was a […]
Raiders’ Anderson earns USA Today Player of the Year honor
QUINCY — Seth Anderson received an email in advance of the recent state-by-state unveiling of the USA Today High School Sports Awards requesting biographical information. The correspondence revealed little else. “I had no idea who was going to win,” Anderson said. The Quincy Notre Dame graduate and all-time leading scorer for the boys soccer program […]
