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88-84: The Score That Broke Illinois Football and Had Them Playing in the Dark
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) An Illinois state record got absolutely shattered Friday night when Quincy Senior High School battled Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy to an insane 88-84 finish in the first round […]
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Illinois high school football playoff game breaks scoring record
On the eve of Halloween, an IHSA football playoff matchup in south Chicago provided plenty of tricks, treats and surprises for fans. An IHSA 6A first-round playoff game between No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy and No. 9 Quincy Senior High School turned into a high-scoring affair as both offenses exploded for points early and often, with the Blue Devils pulling off an 88-84 win over the Knights to advance to the second round. REQUIRED READING: From VHS tapes to NIL: Ex-NFL star sees recruiting change firsthand However, despite the electricity both of the offenses provided on the field, the game was moved from Goode High School's field to Chicago Englewood's field due to the field the game started on at 3 p.m. CT due to Goode's field not having lights. The game is being temporarily suspended. The teams are going to move to a field with lights and will finish the game tonight. Being told they are headed to Chicago Englewood's field. We will see. Quincy leads 88-84 with 3:42 remaining in regulation. — Matt Schuckman (@SchuckSports) October 30, 2026 The game resumed following a nearly 30-minute stoppage to move to a different field, which is about 15-20
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‘Biggest power is staying together’: Concerned QPS parents hold first meeting about special ed program
QUINCY, Ill.— Quincy Public Schools parents and community members gathered Wednesday night to express concerns about the special education program and try to come up with solutions as a united front. “I kind of got teary-eyed….I've been speaking out for several years. I never get a response from the...
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Duerrisms Part II: Prep football’s Roll Call of Honor for Week 10
QUINCY — Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr offers his weekly Roll Call of Honor, counting down to the Muddy River Sports Player of the Week. 8 carries, 127 rushing yards, 2 TDs vs. West Hancock. No. 6 — Pierce White, WR/DB, Sr., Palmyra. 2 TD receptions; 40-yard...
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Six Quincy schools earn commendable or higher ratings from state; QJHS identified for improvement
QUINCY — Six of Quincy Public Schools’ seven schools received commendable or higher ratings in the latest state accountability report, but Quincy Junior High School was identified as needing additional support to improve student performance. The Illinois State Board of Education released its 2025-26 accountability designations, with Lincoln-Douglas...
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Proposal Submitted To Undo IHSA Playoff Football Expansion
A by-law amendment proposal has been submitted that aims to undo the expanded IHSA football playoffs and return the postseason to its previous format after just one season. The by-law amendment proposal, authored by Camp Point Central High School, would lower the number of postseason qualifiers from 384 back to 256 in 2027. If approved, the proposal would shrink the number of qualifying teams per class from 48 to 32 and take away the need for bye weeks in the opening round of the postseason.
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Photo gallery: Winchester West Central wins first playoff game since 2015
WINCHESTER, Ill. — It has been more than a decade since the Winchester West Central football program has experienced any postseason success. A punishing running game and a physical defensive effort led the Cougars to a 40-8 victory over Sesser-Valier in the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs at Doc Garrison Memorial Field. It marked the Cougars’ first playoff victory since 2015 and just the fifth in program history.
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Duerrisms Part III: Prep football’s power rankings heading into Week 10
QUINCY — Here are the Duerrisms prep football power rankings heading into Week 10. 1. North Shelby Raiders (8-0) The Duerr Diagnosis: The Raiders have outscored their competition 538-52 to this point and I have serious doubts that a one-win Keytesville squad is going to eat into that margin in the regular-season finale.
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Social media threat prompts soft lockdown at Western Middle School
KINDERHOOK, Ill.— An overnight social media threat targeting Western Middle School prompted increased security measures Monday morning. Around 7 a.m. Monday, Western Middle School in Kinderhook announced on its Facebook page that the Western Community Unit School District had placed the entire campus under a soft lockdown as a precaution.
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IHSA football playoffs: Top teams receive opening-round byes, QHS to host, QND hits road
QUINCY — Rematches, redemption and road trips. The opening round of the Illinois state football playoffs is going to be filled with interesting storylines. Three area teams have to wait to join the fun. Saturday night, the Illinois High School Association released the pairings for each of the 48-team...
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WIU School Counseling Program Ranked No. 5 in Illinois For 2027
WIU School Counseling Program Ranked No. 5 in Illinois For 2027. Western Illinois University’s School Counseling Program has been named among the “Best Master’s in School Counseling” programs for 2027 by MastersinCounseling. “WIU’s school counseling program meets the high demand for qualified professionals in Illinois and...