Quincy University’s Sam Poppe, right, and Iowa Wesleyan’s Danielle DesJardins, chase down a loose ball during Friday night’s basketball action at QU’s Pepsi Arena in Quincy.  (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)

QU’s Courtney Shuman gets fouled by Brittany Chappell cutting in front of Shuman as 44 Rachel Larson tries to grab the ball from behind (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)

QU’ Janette Burgin Gets hammered by Culver Stockton’s Jamai Letcher as she takes the ball to the hoop. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)

With blood spattering his uniform, Quincy Notre Dame’s Jay Finley readies himself as he prepares to accept an IHSA state playoff quarterfinalist trophy with teammates after the Raiders fell to Rochester 45-26 Saturday at Rocket Booster Stadium. (H-W Photo/Philip Carlson)

Dakota Flesner, outside hitter for Payson, spikes the ball during their loss to Mount Pulaski High School at the IHSA State Tournament in Normal.

Clark County’s Mason Owen escapes the grasp of South Shelby’s Jason Weaver, as he scampers into the end zone on a pass reception during Monday night’s football action at South Shelby.  (H-W Photo/Steve Bohnstedt)

Steve’s B&W Extras

QND’s Mark Grawe goes up for a Kramer Barnes pass in the middle of three Effingham defenders in QND’s 35 to 0 win over Effingham in the second round of the IHSA class 4 playoffs at QND Saturday. (H-W Photo/Michael Kipley)