AREA SPORTS
Federal’s Quail Forever Loads: Great for Hunters, Great for Conservation
This fall, quail hunters can help fill their game vests and make a contribution to quail conservation with the purchase of Federal Premium® Ammunition’s Wing-Shok® Quail Forever loads. Federal makes a donation to Quail Forever’s (QF) habitat work for every box of QF-labeled shells sold.
Read MoreAdding The Personal Touch
First year Knox County R-I teacher and coach John Weaver recently participated in Knox County’s middle school football camp. Weaver has been helping lead Eagle athletes in off season conditioning since moving back to the area from Olathe, Kansas. Coach Weaver shared some of what his background as a championship level athlete and his work as a personal fitness trainer can bring to the Eagle program.
Read MoreLady Hawks Add Irby, Finalize Roster
The Quincy University women’s basketball team has announced the addition of Whintae Irby, a 5-6 guard, finalizing the Lady Hawks roster for the 2007-08 season. Irby joins the Lady Hawks after one season at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock.
Read MoreFootball Hawks Picked Third In Pre-Season MSFA Midwest Poll
The Quincy University football team has been chosen to finish third in the 2007 Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Pre-Season poll. The Hawks received 42 votes, with St. Ambrose picked first with 61 votes and McKendree picked second with 59 votes.
Read MoreFraise Breaks Long’s Winning Streak at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway
One streak came to an end, while another was extended on Primerose Realty and Kay Eggleston Bookkeeping Night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway. Tony Fraise (USRA Modifieds) snapped Michael Long’s winning streak, while Wyatt Lantz (USRA B-Modifieds) added to his winning streak on Saturday night. Also claiming wins was Zack VanderBeek (USRA Stock Cars), Jason McDaniel (USRA Hobby Stocks), Brandon Symmonds (Outlaw Hobby Stocks) and CJ Loring (Hornets).
Read MoreSenior Salute Splits
Illinois took advantage of porous Missouri defense, scoring single tallies in the fifth and sixth innings of the Fourth Annual Illinois vs. Missouri KHQA Senior Softball Salute, held July 8 at Quincy. Illinois won the first half of a twin bill by a 5-3 score.
Read MoreLongs Winning Streak Grows to Five With Win at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway
The USRA Casey’s General Stores Weekly Racing Series continued at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO, with two new winners in victory lane and four repeat winners.
Read MoreSenior Salute Slated
The fourth annual Illinois vs. Missouri Senior Softball Salute is scheduled for Sunday, July 8, 2007 at Harry Phillips Field in Quincy, Ill. The first game of a twilight doubleheader is scheduled for 5PM.
Read More2007 MSSA All-State Baseball
All State Baseball Team Roster
Read MoreDouble Features in Three Divisions This Saturday in Memphis
Fans will be treated to three extra features this Saturday night at the Pepsi Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, MO. The USRA Modifieds, USRA B-Modifieds and Outlaw Hobby Stock features that were rained out last Thursday during the Scotland County Fair will kick off the nights action.
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