The 7th grade Orioles wrapped up its successful 2022 season with an impressive 18-0 shut out of Bronson. The win left the O's with a 4-0 7th grade season and 5-1 overall record.  The Orioles played with outstanding effort and focus on both sides of the ball.  The defense was stellar and many players came up with big plays including Grant Longarder who made two interceptions. Caden Norris, Avery Crandell, Xander Wood and Bryson Estlow were in on many tackles. The shut was the 3rd of the season.   On offense the O's controlled the line of scrimmage and Noah Kelley ran for 3 scores to lead the Orioles. Just as he had done all season, Noah used his skill and vision to find the open lanes and into the end zone.   The young Orioles even with an unblemished record continued to improve individually and as a team.  Orioles fans can look forward to this high energy,  focused  and competitive group for years to come. 

The 7th grade Orioles wrapped up its successful 2022 season with an impressive 18-0 shut out of Bronson. The win left the O's with a 4-0 7th grade season and 5-1 overall record.  The Orioles played with outstanding effort and focus on both sides of the ball.  The defense was stellar and many players came up with big plays including Grant Longarder who made two interceptions. Caden Norris, Avery Crandell, Xander Wood and Bryson Estlow were in on many tackles. The shut was the 3rd of the season.   On offense the O's controlled the line of scrimmage and Noah Kelley ran for 3 scores to lead the Orioles. Just as he had done all season, Noah used his skill and vision to find the open lanes and into the end zone.   The young Orioles even with an unblemished record continued to improve individually and as a team.  Orioles fans can look forward to this high energy,  focused  and competitive group for years to come. 

The 7th grade Orioles wrapped up its successful 2022 season with an impressive 18-0 shut out of Bronson. The win left the O's with a 4-0 7th grade season and 5-1 overall record.  The Orioles played with outstanding effort and focus on both sides of the ball.  The defense was stellar and many players came up with big plays including Grant Longarder who made two interceptions. Caden Norris, Avery Crandell, Xander Wood and Bryson Estlow were in on many tackles. The shut was the 3rd of the season.   On offense the O's controlled the line of scrimmage and Noah Kelley ran for 3 scores to lead the Orioles. Just as he had done all season, Noah used his skill and vision to find the open lanes and into the end zone.   The young Orioles even with an unblemished record continued to improve individually and as a team.  Orioles fans can look forward to this high energy,  focused  and competitive group for years to come. 

The Orioles 7th grade football team wrapped up its successful season with an 18-0 shout win over Bronson.  With the win the Orioles completed its 7th grade schedule with a 4-0 record and a combined overall 5-1 record.  The win over Bronson was led by an outstanding defensive effort.  The O's were focused and played with great energy while holding the Vikings scoreless.  Grant Longardner came up big with 2 interceptions from his safety position. Caden Norris, Avery Crandell, Joe Gray, Xander Wood,  Bryson Estlow and Carter Feltner were always around the ball and made many tackles.  On offense the Orioles controlled the line of scrimmage and paved the way for Noah Kelley to run for 3 scores. Just as he has done all season, Noah used great vision, skill and discipline to find the running lane, shed tacklers, and outrun the opposition to the end zone.  Even with the unblemished record, this group of young Orioles stayed focused( listened) got better individually and as a TEAM everyday and will be a fun group to follow in the future 

After 2 weeks of playing a combined 7th/8th schedule, the 7th grade Orioles returned to action earning a hard fought 20-12 win at Jonesville.  The O's raced out to a 14-0 lead thanks to 2 TD's from Noah Kelly who scored both offensive and defensive touchdowns. His offensive TD was a 40 yard run where he broke several tackles. On defense after Joe Gray caused a Comet fumble Kelley scooped and scored from 45 yards.  Jonesville  rallied to 14-12 then early in the 4th quarter Kelley got loose again on a 4th down play and scored from 9 yards out to give the Orioles a 20 -12 lead.  The Orioles then took over on defense and recorded two key stops to secure the win.  Gray was again steady force at QB. The "lefty"connected on 2 passes to Grant Longardner, one for a 2point conversion score and one a 50 yard strike. Daniel Burritt and Avery Crandell played well on both sides of the ball for the victorious Orioles.  

The Orioles played a combined 7th/8th grade game, falling to Fremont 24-0. Quincy was plagued by penalties and turnovers throughout the game. Injuries to key players made life difficult against the Eagles. Quincy plays at Springport next Wednesday in another combined 7th/8th grade game.

The 7th grade Orioles raced out to a 30-0 1st half  lead and added 2 2 half scores to soundly defeat Homer at Homer 46-0 on Wednesday.  Noah Kelley had another huge day on both sides of the ball scoring 4 offensive TD's on several long runs including a 90 yard score after the Orioles turned back Homer on their 5 yard line when Joe Gray recovered a fumble. Kelley also scored a defensive touchdown returning a fumble 55 yards for a score. Gray was again steady at QB spreading the ball around both on the ground and through tha air. Grant Longardner scampered 45 yards for a score and he converted a PAT as did Bryson Estlow.  Avery Crandalll had a monster game on both the offensive and defensive line of scrimmaged.  He recorded 8 tackles 4 for losses.  With the he win the Orioles are 2-0 on the season.     The 8th grade Quincy football team lost to Homer 20-6. Quincy was plagued by turnovers and penalties throughout the game. Homer was a solid opponent, giving the Orioles problems all night with their size and aggressiveness. Homer went to the air to get on the scoreboard first and converted the 2-point conversion to go up 8-0. On Quincy's next possession, a pass was tipped by a defensive lineman, hit another player's helmet, then intercepted and returned for a Homer touchdown. A failed 2-point conversion made the score 14-0 Homer. Quincy got on the scoreboard on a nifty run by Noah Rufenacht for a touchdown. A failed 2-point conversion left the score at 14-6, Homer. Homer tacked on one more touchdown, making the final score 20-6, Homer.    The Orioles are now 1-1 on the season. The team travels to Fremont, IN next Tuesday for a non-conference matchup at 5:30, in a combined 7th/8th grade game.

The 7th grade football team opened its season Wednesday on the road at Reading and scored a resounding 36-0 victory. Noah Kelley scored all 5 of the Orioles touchdowns all on runs or more than 20 yards.  Kelley who is also a place kicker began the game by kicking and recovering on onside kick.  He then took the 1st play from scrimmage 55 yard for a score.  The O's led 14-0 after 1 quarter and 22-0 at half. Joe Gray was 4-6 passing in a steady performance at quarterback. He threw 2 two point conversion passes to Bryson Estlow while Caden Norris also scored a 2 point conversion on a run play. The offensive line played well led by Avery Crandall, Lewis Norton and Daniel Burritt. The Orioles Defense was not to be outdone as they recorded the shutout  against the Rangers. They swarmed to the ball and tackled well as they defended against 27 Ranger plays. With the win the 7th grade Orioles move to 1-0 on the season and will prepare for Homer its next opponent next week.  In 8th grade football action, the Orioles played at historic Barre Field to take on the Reading Rangers. Quincy ended up winning a close and exciting football game, 20-18. Quincy touchdowns were scored by Andrew Dunn, Alex Dunn, and Micha Paul. Carson Haylett scored a key 2-point conversion, resulting in the scoreboard favoring the Orioles. The Quincy defense held tough in the second half, to stave off the Ranger attack, keeping them out of the end zone to secure the victory. Carson Haylett, Garrett Haylett, Bricen LaVergne, and Rylen Dickey were standouts on defense. Christian Craven led the Oriole offensive attack with his arm and legs. Carson Haylett, Andrew Dunn, and Micha Paul ran the ball well for Quincy. Alex Dunn had two big receptions from Craven. Quincy takes on the Homer Trojans next Wednesday.