Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Blue Devils Pound Grayhounds 46-15

On Tuesday September 25, 2012, the Quincy Blue Devils Freshman football team travelled to Burlington to face the Grayhounds. From the beginning the Devils showed that they were ready to play. On their first posession, the Devils scored to make the score 6-0. The Blue Devils went for two and made it making the score 8-0. The scoring would continue into halftime as the Blue Devils lead 26-7. The Blue Devils scored early and often in the second half to win the game 46-15. At halftime the Blue Devils had rolled up 320 yards rushing. In the second half the Blue Devils rushed for 130 yards giving the team 450 total yards on the ground. The Offensive and Defensive lines controlled the line of scrimmage. The backs ran hard and did a fantastic job of carrying out fakes. The coaches were pleased with the team's effort. The Blue Devils play again September 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Browning Field in Moline. The Blue Devils and Maroons should be a classic battle. Go Devils!!!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Blue Devils Come Up Short

The Quincy Blue Devils Freshman football team fell to the Jeff City Jays by a score of 32-14 on September 20, 2012. The Blue Devils scored first making the score 8-0. The halftime score was 14-8 Jeff City. The Blue Devils would score one more time in the 3rd Quarter to give them 14 total points Blue Devils lost, Coach Wildrick saw some great efforts from the team. The Blue Devils are in action next week at Burlington High School . Game time is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Burlington High School on September 25, 2012. Let's go get us a win!!

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Freshman Win at Rocky

The QHS Freshman football team traveled to Rock Island to take on the Rocks on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The Blue Devils accomplished what they set out to do, which was to crush the Rocks. The Blue Devils won the contest 12-6. This was a huge win for the Blue Devils program since winning at Almquist Field is a rare occasion for the visiting team. The game was tied 0-0 at halftime, but after halftime the Blue Devils came out and showed the Rocks that today was their day and they meant business. Coach Wildrick was very proud of the determination and effort the team displayed. Coach Wildrick believes a solid team is built on defense. To date through 3 games the Blue Devils are giving up an average of 11.0 points per game. Up next for the Blue Devils are the Jeff City Jays who come into the contest with a 2-1 record. Game time is set for Thursday September 20, 2012 at 5 p.m. at Flinn Stadium in Quincy.

Keep Working Hard Men!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Freshman Blue Devils fall 20-0 to Hannibal

On Friday August 31, 2012 the QHS Freshman Blue Devils football team fell to the Hannibal Pirates 20-0. The score was 8-0 Pirates at halftime. The Blue Devils had opportunities in the second half, but penalties and miscues led to missed opportunities. The Blue Devils played very well defensively for three and a half quarters. This game is a great rivalry game and a huge game for the team to play in. The Blue Devils play next at Rock Island at 10:00 am on 09/15/12. All players will receive a packet from Coach Wildrick with game info on 9/10/12 after practice.

Freshman beat Alton 23-7

On Saturday August 25, 2012 the QHS Freshman Blue Devils beat the Alton Redbirds 23-7. It was a great performance defensively by the Blue Devils. The Redbirds lone score came when they picked off a Blue Devil pass and ran it back for a touchdown. The Blue Devils controlled the line of scrimmage offensively and defensively.