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Editor of . Sports is my passion, writing is my soul. NCBWA Member. QHS and IBCA Hall of Fame inductee.

Quincy, Ill.
Joined May 2009
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Matt Schuckman
3 years
Professional/life update ...
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1 year
Best pregame in high school sports
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3 years
It doesn’t matter which jersey you wear, which town you live in or which game you attend. Tonight, say a prayer and root a little for Palmyra’s Luke Triplett. The loss of his father is heartbreaking, and the Triplett family needs the spirit, strength of the Tri-States right now.
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3 years
Quincy University officially retired No. 13 in honor of @QUHawksBaseball current coach and former All-American outfielder @Josh_Rabe_13
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6 years
Draymond Green makes me not want to watch the NBA. Hate the theatrics, the clowning and the stupid trash talk.
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1 year
The @QNDBaseball players have had a spirit watching over them from left-center field since the bottom of the first inning. #FlyHighTuck
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6 years
It’s Iowa State for @jirehlbrock
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6 years
As @QUHawksBaseball coach Josh Rabe walks back to dugout from a mound visit, his daughter yells “Hi, Daddy.” He responds, “Hi, Paige, can you throw strikes?”
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2 years
Former @qhsfootball all-stater @BrockJirehl likely will be the starting running back for the Iowa State football team in the Cheez-It Bowl against Clemson.
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4 years
If ESPN streamed #TheLastDance the way NetFlix does, who would have stayed up last night and binge watched the entire series?
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4 years
With .4 seconds on the clock, @QUHawksMBB junior forward Viktor Kovacevic scores off inbounds lob from Ryan Briscoe as the Hawks beat Lewis 69-68.
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3 years
It’s officially my first day at the new job.
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4 years
FYI ... since some people have asked, yes, I was admitted to Blessing Hospital on Friday night with an infection in my bloodstream. I do not have the coronavirus. I repeat I DO NOT have the coronavirus.
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7 years
The right words don't seem right at this point. A wonderful person taken from us too soon. I'll forever love you little buddy! #RIPHooch
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4 years
Read through the IHSA "Return to Play Guidelines" ... and there is no return to play. "Sport-specific drills are not permitted, and sport-specific equipment may not be used." So, no shooting baskets. No playing catch. It's absurd.
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5 years
Thanks for reading the past 20 years, and thanks for letting me tell your stories. Let’s do it another 20 years.
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6 years
This smile never will be forgotten. Mike "Magic" Rudd did more than play point guard for the Blue Devils. He injected life and love into this community. Rest easy, Magic, you will be missed.
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2 years
The best thing I saw Saturday didn’t happen on the court at the Pit. It was Liberty’s Logan Robbins escorting his grandma from and to the parking lot. Much respect for taking care of grandma.
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Matt Schuckman
6 years
Quincy Notre Dame announcing Jack Cornell as the new head football coach.
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7 years
Patriotic entrance for @qhsfootball
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4 years
I understand people’s experiences vary, but the care I was given by the nurses at @BlessingBeWell was top flight. These are trying times and they were fantastic despite all the challenges. Thank you for getting me home in five days.
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6 years
How did the @IHSA_IL select a super-sectional soccer site that lacks a scoreboard, a clock, locker rooms and restrooms? Another example of the high school sports governing body not doing things in the best interests of who matters most — the students.
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2 years
The Illinois boys basketball state tournament is back where it belongs.
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Matt Schuckman
5 years
Jack Mackenzie, the architect of the Quincy University men's soccer dynasty and Hall of Fame coach, passed away Wednesday evening. Mackenzie, who won 516 games over 43 seasons, was 77 years old.
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6 months
Happy heavenly birthday! #FlyHighTuck
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6 months
State champs! @cpcentralfball defeats Lena-Winslow 14-0 to win the Class 1A state championship. Central finishes 14-0 with the first state title in school history.
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2 years
The state title is heading to the Gem City! @QNDgirlsbball beats Winnebago 63-56 to win the Class 2A state championship.
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6 years
After a record-setting night, @jirehlbrock talks about being the @qhsfootball career rushing leader.
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3 years
Noah Petty, the former Pittsfield offensive lineman who suffered cardiac arrest during a football camp in June 2019, is getting the first start of his collegiate career today, playing right tackle for Kentucky Wesleyan in its game at Tiffin.
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6 years
In the final regular-season game of his senior season, @qhsfootball running back @jirehlbrock sets the single-game rushing record with 333 yards and ties the single-game TD record with six.
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8 years
I sit here this morning still baffled by the notion parents/school board members are upset a coach might yell at players.
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2 years
What a year it has been! This is my one year anniversary of taking over as editor of @MuddyRiverSport . It’s been incredibly rewarding, and the support has been incredible. I’m really looking forward to what our second year of providing local sports coverage brings.
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4 years
Be better humans. All of us. There's no place for racism. There's no reason for violence. There's no need for hate. Embrace differences. Learn about each other. Look for deeper meaning. See others as humans, Be better. I will try.
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Matt Schuckman
3 years
Here is the story about @QUHawksBaseball ace @Riley_Martin16 and his relationship with his best friend whose life was taken far too soon.
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7 years
Don't let life get in the way of spending time living. Reach out to your friends, take nothing for granted and tell someone you love them.
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2 years
The ovation Cory Miller Jr. received during introductions was as loud as Pepsi Arena has been this season. Most of Mendon and Ursa are here.
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Matt Schuckman
3 years
Current @QUHawksBaseball coach and QU alum @Josh_Rabe_13 has been named as the school's next athletic director. He will take over officially June 1. In the interim, he will serve as associate AD working alongside interim AD Phil Conover while coaching this spring.
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2 years
Ralph Wires splits defenders and makes layup at the buzzer as @QHSBASKETBALL beats @kahokmenshoops 34-32 in the Class 4A sectional semifinals.
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3 years
Former @qhsfootball all-state running back @BrockJirehl with nine carries for 25 yards and three catches for 26 yards in @CycloneFB victory over Kansas State. Photo courtesy AP.
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6 years
So eight years ago today, this goofy lady decided to say I do. Every day that passes, I’m thankful she did. Happy anniversary, @shelzschuckman !
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Another historic moment for @qhsfootball as a 33-14 victory over Wheaton North sends the Blue Devils to the state quarterfinals from the first time ever.
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5 years
Quincy High School running back ⁦ @BrockJirehl ⁩ with a 19-yard touchdown run in fourth quarter of ⁦ @polynesiabowl
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3 years
Matt Schissel is officially in charge of the @QUHawksBaseball program, taking over as head coach following the retirement of Josh Rabe. Schissel has been with the Hawks for five seasons, first as a graduate assistant and then as pitching coach.
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5 years
Nick Stroud strikes out a single-game school record 18 batters as No. 8 @QUHawksBaseball beats Bellarmine 4-0 and takes two of three games in the weekend series.
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6 years
It never gets old. #tradition
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3 years
In @QUHawksBaseball 11-1 victory over Rockhurst, @riley_martin16 strikes out 16 and becomes the program’s career victories leader with his 28th victory.
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Former @QUHawksMBB coach Ryan Hellenthal delivers heart-felt message thanking QU players, fans and community for their support
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Resha Brock, mother of @QHSBASKETBALL senior guard @BrockJirehl , belts out the national anthem on senior night at Blue Devil Gym.
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6 years
Getting ready to say goodbye to this guy ⁦ @Ben_WGEM ⁩ on ⁦ @wgemsc ⁩ as he steps away after 16 years at WGEM. Well done, my friend, well done.
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Matt Schuckman
3 years
Congrats to my man @ChrisDuerr who was inducted into the @MbcaCoaches Hall of Fame during ceremonies Saturday in Springfield, Mo.
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4 years
@TheEllenShow Here’s the whole crew ...
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7 years
How can I describe the impact and legacy Josh Houchins left? In one word, friend. He was everyone's friend.
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Matt Schuckman
5 years
Iowa State freshman running back @BrockJirehl , the @qhsfootball product, made his college debut today against Louisiana-Monroe with five carries for 40 yards. Cyclones coach Matt Campbell told reporters after the game, "I thought Jirehl Brock had a really good day today."
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6 years
After beating Springfield, the Quincy basketball players rolled the victory toteboard inside Blue Devil Gym to 2,000.
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7 years
This is how you deliver a hit if you're a running back.
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Andrew Ward
7 years
. @jirehlbrock . OH. MY. GOODNESS.
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Left-handed @QUHawksBaseball hurler @Riley_Martin16 gets drafted by the Cubs. Highest drafted player in QU history.
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6 (184): @Cubs select Quincy University (IL) P Riley Martin. #MLBDraft
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6 years
They say time heals all wounds. It’s been a year since you left us but every life you touched still feels the pain of not having you here. Miss you, little buddy. #Hooch
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For the first time since 1935, @qhsfootball finishes a regular season 9-0 following a 56-33 victory over Mahomet-Seymour. Story, photos and a Schuck on a Truck to come at @MuddyRiverSport
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Third place in Class 2A and a new single-season record for victories. A 7-2 victory over DePaul College Prep secured the Raiders place in history. #FlyHighTuck
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5 years
Quincy High School senior two-sport standout @BrockJirehl has been named the WB6's Don Morris Award winner. Brock is the third Quincy male student-athlete to receive the honor, joining Patrick Anders (2002) and Alex Douglas (2004).
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3 years
I can’t take me eyes off the images coming from today’s protests and it’s saddening. Sad to see the loss of civility. Sad to see the loss of respect. Sad to see leaders incite instead of unite. It’s sad to see our country divided.
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1 year
At Claude Kracik Field as @QNDBaseball gets ready to face Bloomington Central Catholic in the Class 2A super-sectional. #FlyHighTuck
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4 years
People keep posting about stocking up on toilet paper. Well, I found a store with plenty on the shelves.
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In the season opener at QU Stadium, @QUHawksBaseball beats No. 22 Davenport 10-2 as senior left-hander Riley Martin strikes out a career-high 11 batters.
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A life worth living: Former QHS and future JWCC pitcher Drake Green talks about his battle with anxiety and depression, thoughts of suicide and getting the help needed to pull out of it. His future is bright because he got help.
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16 days
About to be named the @QUHawksMBB coach
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2 years
Valiant effort by Liberty results in a 54-41 loss to top-ranked Yorkville Christian in the Class 1A state championship game. Eagles’ second-place finish is best in school history.
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Illinois District 17 wins the Senior League Softball World Series championship, defeating defending champion Texas 5-4 in nine innings.
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6 years
Here is Oswego’s Jack Kahoun hitting the game-winning shot against Quincy.
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3 years
QU retires Rabe's No. 13 after legendary playing, coaching career with @QUHawksBaseball
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4 years
Spent 90 minutes this morning sitting in parents’ living room and chatting with my mom. It’s the best 90 minutes I’ll spend all day.
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5 years
For the 20th consecutive Thanksgiving night, I’m celebrating with a basketball feast in Blue Devil Gym. There is no place I’d rather be. #tradition @QHSBASKETBALL
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1 year
On to state for @QNDBaseball as the Raiders beat Bloomington Central Catholic 13-1 in the Class 2A super-sectional. #FlyHighTuck
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6 years
Anika Webster honored after the game. She finished her career as one of just five players in program history with more than 1,000 points and 500 rebounds.
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7 months
There is a tremendous of consternation happening right about the aftermath of Thursday night's regional volleyball championship, but let's not forget this important point ... Macomb played one hell of a match and won that title. Don't let the bluster gloss over that fact.
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6 years
The last time Quincy and Alton met in a regional championship game at Blue Devil Gym this happened
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1 year
Players on @qnd_softball gave me a red ribbon like they are wearing today for Tucker Tollerton .
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I've seen some poor calls in college football games in my lifetime, but the officiating crew for today's @QUHawksFootball game against McKendree called a pass that went 3 yards forward a backward pass and allowed it to be returned for a TD. That's pathetic.
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4 years
Some called him “Chief.” Some called him “Mr. Hellenthal.” We all called him “Coach.” He will be missed and never forgotten. @ChiefHellenthal , a member of the Quincy Blue Devil Sports Hall of Fame, passed away Sunday.
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1 year
. @qnd_girlsbball senior Abbey Schreacke passed @QHSGBB great Ruth Kipping on Friday night to become the leading scorer in Gem City history. Here are the top career scorers in boys and girls hoops at both Quincy schools.
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7 years
Quincy celebrates after United Township's final shot is off the mark.
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5 years
Did I just cheer for Albert Pujols? Yes. Did I hope he'd get a curtain call for that home run? Yes. Did I just see another example of why I love baseball? Hell yes.
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In the Quincy Shootout’s marquee game, @QHSBASKETBALL beats Imhotep Charter 74-62. Quincy is 19-1 now. Bradley Longcor III with 21 points. Keshaun Thomas with 19 points.
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Cory Miller Jr., the @JWCCBlazersMBB sophomore guard, Unity grad and 2017 @WhigSports Player of the Year, has been named a first-team NJCAA Division II All-American after leading the Trail Blazers to a top-six finish at the national tournament.
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Former Quincy High School point guard and 2018 @WhigSports Player of the Year Aaron Shoot confirms he is returning to the game after a year hiatus and will sign with @JWCCBlazersMBB .
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4 years
The Blue Devil ceremony. #tradition
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2 years
Coming Sunday morning, a special edition of "Schuck on a Truck" with the Class 1A state champion @QNDladyraiders
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4 years
Didn’t get the chance to post this earlier, but @QUHawksBaseball junior catcher Eschem Rosenblatt his a two-run home run in his first collegiate at-bat.
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4 years
I miss my brother tonight. He'd have a million questions about the NCAA Tournament not allowing fans in and would want to talk about it endlessly.
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With @QUHawksBaseball beating Drury 10-2 to open this weekend’s three-game series, Hawks coach @Josh_Rabe_13 becomes the program’s winningest coach with 289 career victories, moving past the coach he played for in @patatwell .
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. @QUHawksBaseball wins the GLVC Tournament championship with an 8-4 victory over Indianapolis and grabs an automatic berth into the NCAA D-II national tournament.
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Jack Cornell talking about “New era, same tradition” as he takes over the Quincy Notre Dame football program.
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Two coaches who loved the game and developed successful young men — Indiana's Bobby Knight and Quincy High School's Sherrill Hanks — are coaching together again, this time in basketball heaven. #RIPBobKnight
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Quincy wins its first regional title since 2009, beating Alton 57-36. The Blue Devils are 23-4 and will play in the sectional semifinals Tuesday.
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. @QUHawksBaseball celebrates after the final out to win the program’s fourth GLVC championship
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With that run, @jirehlbrock becomes the career rushing leader at @qhsfootball with 3,562 yards.
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