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Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Springport HS School

Game Date: Feb 17, 2023
Score: ORIOLES: 42
SPRINGPORT HIGH SCHOOL: 31

Quincy made the journey to Springport in Big Eight Boys' Basketball action on Friday night. Springport has improved a lot since the first time Quincy played them in January. The game was tighter this time, but the Orioles were victorious over the Spartans, 42-31.

In the first quarter, Quincy and Springport engaged in a defensive battle, with the Spartans topping the Orioles, 8-7. The second quarter also belonged to Springport, with the hot hand of Rainey leading the way with 7. Springport outscored Quincy 13-9 in the quarter, taking a 21-16 lead into halftime. The Orioles knew that they were in for a tough game at this point, if they didn't know it before.

Quincy came out of the locker room with some adjustments and a determined attitude, promptly tying the score up 21-21, then taking the lead and never relinquishing it the rest of the way. The Orioles topped the Spartans 13-4 in the quarter, taking a 29-25 lead into the final quarter.

Quincy prevailed 13-6 in the final quarter, as the Orioles were 9-12 from the free throw line, bolstered by Sam Sawyer's 5-6 performance.

Quincy is now 10-8 overall, 5-6 in the Big Eight. The Orioles will travel to Bronson on Tuesday to take on the Vikings.

Quincy Stat Leaders:

Ashtyn Morris 10 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals, and 2 assists

Ryan Kempter 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist

Sam Sawyer 7 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal

Riley Miner 6 points, 2 rebounds, and an assist

Grant Carter 4 points and 1 steal

Brandon Miner 4 points

Nash Fitton 2 points, 1 assist

Clayton Benson 2 points

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