This Local Sports Event in Quincy Illinois is a Must Attend

It’s always fun to play a high school rival. A regular game takes on extra meaning and energy. In Quincy, Illinois the crosstown showdown is very much a thing, and that’s a good thing.

Blue Devils vs Raiders is good fun

At Quincy High basketball has been at the head of the table for a long time, but under head coach Rick Little the gridiron Devils have become locally dominant. The annual contests between Quincy High and Quincy Notre Dame in football and basketball are always feature events and get lots of attention. This local duel on the football field though has been paused for the foreseeable future.

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While football and basketball pay the bills, these two schools play each other in many other sports. All of them extra fun as the players all know each other and have in most cases played on teams with each other previously at younger levels. This brings an extra level of familiarity to the events, whether it’s volleyball, baseball, softball or soccer.

10th and Jackson QND athletic facilities entrance

The Quincy Derby soccer home and home is the local event you should carve out time to be at. Whether at Flinn Stadium or 10^th and Jackson when QHS plays QND on the pitch it’s always high paced, spirited and fun. Both teams have a tradition of winning and are competitive within their playoff class assignments. The action is fast paced, back and forth and there is even a traveling trophy at stake.

Flinn Stadium 4400 Maine in Quincy

The (2025) home and home derby happens just a few weeks apart beginning September 11^th at Flinn stadium and concluding at QND October 9^th.  You don’t have to know or be related to any of the players or coaches to enjoy this back and forth contest. QND has had the better of the Blue Devils since 2020, taking six of the last ten matches.