Quincy High School

The Quincy Orioles closed out the regular season Friday night with a 60-42 victory over rival Reading, reclaiming the Victory Bell in an offensive shootout between the two teams. Quincy took a 14-8 lead in the first quarter before the teams combined for an offensive surge that sent the Orioles into halftime ahead 38-30. Reading continued to battle in the second half, but Quincy made key plays on both sides of the ball to secure the rivalry win and bring the bell back to Quincy. Noah Kelley led the Orioles on the ground, rushing for 217 yards on 21 carries and three touchdowns. Quarterback Isaiah Staggs completed eight of 11 passes for 107 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a rushing score. Noah Rufenacht finished with four receptions for 52 yards and two touchdowns, while JJ Wright caught three passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. Rufenacht also made a major impact on special teams, recording a 178-yard kickoff return that included a touchdown. Wright delivered a key defensive play late in the game, returning an interception 100 yards for a touchdown with just under two minutes remaining to help seal the victory. Wright also finished with 10 tackles, including seven solo stops. Carson Haylett led the defense with 14 tackles and added half a tackle for loss, while Kaden Cutler recorded four tackles and a tackle for loss. The victory gives Quincy a 5-4 finish to the regular season and returns the Victory Bell to the Orioles. Quincy also set a new school record for points scored in a season, finishing with 381 points. They will await their playoff fate Sunday night.