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Defending a Dynasty: QND girls soccer shoots for another title

Fresh off Tuesday's Super-Sectional win the Quincy Notre Dame girls soccer team eyes their second consecutive state championship this weekend.

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- The date was March 28 and there was no post game celebration. The players didn't high-five each other and water filled the Gatorade bucket as opposed to soaking the head coach. The More>>

Thursday's Area Scores - May 23

Alicia Riffle lines up her second half goal during Keokuk's 4-2 loss to Burlington in Thursday's Class 2A region quarterfinals.

**High School Soccer, Girls** (IGHSAU) *Class 2A Region Quarterfinals* Burlington: 4 Keokuk: 2 Davenport North: 1 Holy Trinity: 0 **High School Tennis, Boys** (IHSA State Tournament) *Quincy More>>

John Wood loads up on diamond talent, signs four area athletes

Western's Rachel Motley was one of three area softball standouts to sign with the John Wood softball program on Thursday.

QUINCY/BARRY, Ill. (WGEM) -- The John Wood softball program seemingly became infinitely better on Thursday as Quincy High's Hannah Reller and Payson's Kristen Loos signed with the Lady Blazers. Reller More>>

Pirates batter Cubs' Jackson to win fourth straight game

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Andrew McCutchen had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on a rainy Thursday for their fourth straight win. Leadoff hitter Starling Marte More>>

Wednesday's Area Scores - May 22

The Canton baseball team advanced to the Final Four thanks to a walk-off 8-7 win over Russellville on Wednesday.

Canton wins in walk-off fashion for the second consecutive night while four area teams in West Central Illinois baseball have their seasons end, plus QND and Brown County softball advance, HTC soccer scores a double OT substate victory, and Illini West names a new football coach.  More>>

Guthrie on earning a British Open spot: 'It was awesome'

(WGEM) -- After sinking his playoff clinching putt at the 17th hole to secure a spot in The Open Championship Luke Guthrie was so excited he started to walk towards the clubhouse and didn't even notice More>>

Seismic Shift: WIU's Van Alstine resigns after 12 years

Tim Van Alstine stepped down as Western Illinois athletic director on Tuesday morning after spending the last 12 years in Macomb.

Western Illinois University athletic director Tim Van Alstine resigned on Tuesday after 12 years leading the department which included 28 conference championships and a questionable decision to fire a former football coach. More>>

Luke Guthrie talks making British Open, belly putters with WGEM SC

Tuesday's Area Scores - May 21

Holden Hudson and the Palmyra baseball team had their season come to an end in Tuesday's 9-0 sectional setback to Hallsville.

**High School Soccer, Girls** (IHSA) *Class 1A Mendota Super-Sectional* Manteno: 0 QND: 2 Cassidy Foley: 2 goals Lady Raiders: (19-1-2), unbeaten streak extended to 21 games (third Final Four in More>>

John Wood's Porter signs with Gannon University

John Wood sophomore forward A'Darius Porter signed with Division II Gannon on Tuesday afternoon.

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- John Wood men's basketball is sending yet another of its former players on to the next level. Recently head coach Brad Hoyt announced a trio of players, including Pittsfield's Brad More>>

Major Momentum: Guthrie qualifies for The Open Championship

Quincy's Luke Guthrie won a playoff Monday to earn one of eight qualifying spots in The Open Championship.

Luke Guthrie has landed a spot in The Open Championship in July after winning a playoff during a Monday qualifier in Plano, Texas. More>>

Prep Athlete of the Week

Week 37 winner took home plenty of medals at the state track and field meet!! More>>