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The boxscore: QHS football team’s record-setting scoring effort by the numbers
CHICAGO — Here are the stats from the highest scoring football playoff game in Illinois High School Association history as Quincy High School and Chicago Goode combined for 172 points, breaking the previous mark of 166 set in 2021 when Springfield beat Rock Island 94-72. Quincy High School 88, Chicago Goode 84.
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Muddy River Blitz: Hannibal opens postseason play with dominant effort against Warrenton
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal football team scored 21 first-quarter points and never let up Friday night in a 46-21 victory over Warrenton in the opening round of the Class 4 District 4 bracket. The fourth-seeded Pirates (5-5) advance to face top-seeded St. Charles West next Friday. Muddy River Sports Writer Shane Hulsey put together this highlight package for the “Muddy River Blitz,” electrified by XCEL Physical Therapy.
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Schuckman: To borrow Jack Buck’s legendary phrase, I don’t believe what I just saw
QUINCY — in a matter of 45 minutes, local interest morphed into widespread intrigue. It wasn’t much longer before sports fans nationwide took note of everything unfolding. The Quincy High School football team beat Chicago Goode 88-84 in Friday’s first-round Class 6A playoff game, setting a new Illinois High School Association record for the most combined points in a playoff game. But everything taking place behind the scenes created the most unique ending to one of the most unique games.
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Hawks Fall to UIndy 73-34 on the Road
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Quincy University football team dropped a high-scoring GLVC matchup Saturday (Oct. 31), falling 73-34 to the University of Indianapolis at Key Stadium. The loss moved the Hawks to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in conference play, while the Greyhounds picked up their fourth consecutive victory. The result also marked Quincy's 10th straight loss in the series against UIndy.
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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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Palmyra blanks Monroe City 50-0, claims Mayor’s Cup
MONROE CITY — Palmyra closed its regular season in dominating fashion Friday, Oct. 23, shutting out rival Monroe City 50-0 at Lankford Field and bringing the Mayor’s Cup back to Palmyra. The Panthers controlled the Clarence Cannon Conference matchup, recording their third shutout in four games and improving...
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Eliminating postseason nemesis: Blue Devils topple Tigers in straight sets in regional semifinals
QUINCY — Two decades of postseason torture from a familiar nemesis ended Tuesday night. The Quincy High School volleyball players believe it is possible, especially with Edwardsville now out of the way. The fourth-seeded Blue Devils eliminated the fifth-seeded Tigers 25-13, 25-22 on Tuesday in the semifinals of the Class 4A Quincy Regional at the QHS gym.
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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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St. Ambrose drops duals at Quincy
The St. Ambrose swimming & diving team had their third meet of the season at Quincy. The Fighting Bees men's and women's teams lost this weekend as Quincy men won 112-93. For the women, the final score was 153-47 for QU. After three meets, the SAU men are fourth in...
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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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Raiders endure ‘heartbreaking’ loss in opening round of Class 4A playoffs
BETHALTO, Ill. — Jack Cornell used the same word a variety of times in his postgame comments Friday night because no other term summed up what the Quincy Notre Dame football team experienced. “Heartbreaking,” the Raiders head coach said. Heartbreaking indeed. QND erased a 14-point first-half deficit by...