Quincy Athletics
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Boys Varsity Basketball
Game Summaries & Headlines.
11.0 months ago @ 10:50PM
- Game Date
- Dec 14, 2023
- Score
- ORIOLES: 43
READING HIGH SCHOOL: 36
The Quincy varsity boys' basketball team made the short trip to Big Eight rival, Reading. Quincy used a 21-14 second half scoring advantage to pull away with the victory, after being knotted up at 22-22 at halftime. The Orioles played strong team defense throughout the game to keep the Rangers in check. Quincy forced Reading into numerous turnovers, limiting the number of shots that they took in the contest. Quincy had a balanced scoring attack to put up enough points to earn the win. Quincy used a 13-1 advantage on made free throws to help secure the win. Quincy Statistics:Brandon Miner 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 assists; Grant Carter 8 points; Corey Turner 7 points and 2 steals; Ryan Kempter 5 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists; Alex Dunn 3 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocked shots; Alex Barry 3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals; Jimmy Maynard 2 points and 2 rebounds; Clayton Benson 2 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.The Orioles even their overall record to 2-2 and their Big Eight Conference record to 1-1. Quincy hosts Colon for a non-conference tilt on Monday. J.V. starts at 5:30 p.m., with varsity to follow about 7:00 p.m. Oriole fans, let's pack the stands on Monday night!