Quincy boys varsity basketball made the short trip to Reading in a rivalry basketball game. The atmosphere was electric, with it being the Rangers' Homecoming game, a large crowd, and Reading's pep band. 

Both Reading and Quincy looked tentative in the first quarter, but Reading settled in a little bit quicker and went up 9-3, behind baskets from four different players.

The Orioles and Rangers locked into a defensive battle that lasted throughout the contest. The Orioles made some substitutions and had some newfound energy, making a comeback and cutting into the Reading lead, by out-scoring the Rangers 12-8. This brought the halftime score to 17-15, in favor of Reading. 

The third quarter was back and forth, but Quincy outlasted the Rangers to the tune of 14-10, to take the lead 29-27 heading into the decisive fourth quarter. 

​Reading executed better than Quincy in the fourth, leading them to victory. 

Quincy Stats:

Ashtyn Morris 19 points, 16 rebounds, 2 blocked shots, 1 steal, and 1 assist

Riley Miner 4 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Brandon Miner 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal

Ryan Kempter 3 points, 2 assists, and 1 rebound

Sam Sawyer 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal

Grant Carter 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block

Nash Fitton 2 points, 3 rebounds

Tre'Von Bodley 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist

The Orioles drop to 8-6 overall and 3-5 in the Big Eight. Quincy hosts Union City on Tuesday.