Quincy Softball Splits with Springport in Big 8 Action
Quincy after multiple cancellations was excited to finally have there home opener but it was Springport who took the first game 4-2 behind pitcher Morgan Shoemaker’s 17 strikeouts. Hannah Brown pitched well for the Orioles in the loss throwing all 7 innings giving up just 5 hits while striking out 5. Quincy was held scoreless until the bottom of the 7th when Cali Richards walked then stole second base. Hannah Brown then bunted for a single moving Cali to third. After Hannah stole second, Miley Poindexter singled scoring both Cali and Hannah. It was great to see the girls continue to fight but it was to little to late. Cali Richards reached base all three trips to the plate earning 2 walks and also singling. Makiya Feltner and Hannah Brown each singled. Miley Poindexter singled, drove in 2 and stole 3 bases.
Quincy started game 2 like they finished game 1 coming to the plate with determination and grabbed an early 2 run lead. It was Quincy this time holding the lead heading into the 7th inning up 4-2. The Orioles extended their lead with 4 runs in the top of the 7th. Springport would not back down as they made things real interesting scoring 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th but ultimately it was Quincy coming out on top 8-6 as right fielder Nakeisha Baker made a running catch in foul territory to end the game. Hannah Brown continued her outstanding pitching throwing the first 2 innings before handing the ball over to Danica Skirka to close out the game. Danika struck out 8 in 5 innings to close the game out. A big part of Quincy’s victory came on their ability to run the bases stealing 7 bases; Taylor Lewis 3, Miley Poindexter, 2 and Deziray Skirka 2. Poindexter and Ary’Annah Freeman each were able to score on separate passed balls to continue being menaces on the bases. Makiya Feltner drove in 3 runs on 2 hits. Miley Poindexter and Deziray Skirka both had two hits and each scored 3 times. Cali Richards and Taylor Lewis each added a single.
The Quincy Orioles played their second Big 8 Golf Jamboree of the season at Bella Vista GC hosted by Bronson.
The Orioles posted a team score of 206 which was good for a 3rd place finish behind Springport and Stockbridge. The Orioles were again led by Braylon Estlow who shot a 45 which was good for a 3rd place tie and Jax Sargent, who shot 51, good for a top 10 finish. Codin Ayerdi and Brydan Wible rounded out the scoring for the Orioles with a pair of 55’s. For Sargent and Ayerdi, these were career best scores. Mason Czjakowski (56-17th) and Ethan Janssen also competed for the Varsity. Connor Stetler was JV low scorer and Daniel Burritt competed as well. Next Big 8 jamboree is Monday at Springport.
The Quincy Orioles JV Baseball team made the long trip to Schoolcraft Thursday night to play a double header against the Eagles.
Quincy came away victors in game 1 with a score of 9 to 5. Joe Gray took to the mound for the Orioles the lefty freshman went 3 innings in his high school debut allowing 3 hits and striking out 3 Eagles hitters. Cobee Stevens came on in relief to close the game out going 2 innings allowing 1 hit and 0 runs. Caden Norris led the hit parade with 2 knocks and scored 2 runs. Drew Carlisle added a double and drove in 3RBIs. Ethan Drumm, Andrew Dunn, Caleb Wendorf and Gray all had a base hit.
Game 2 the Eagles pitching staff held the young Orioles in check at the plate as the Orioles fell by a 3 to 1 score. Quincy only had 4 hits total in game 2, those hits came off the bats of Dunn, Evan Foley, Norris, and Stevens. On the defensive side Dunn pitched well going 2 innings and only allowing 2 hits, Norris pitched the last 2 innings allowing only 1 hit, no runs and fanned 2 Eagles batters.
It was a short week at QMS. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend...and this week's update with Mr. Suever and Dale!
https://youtu.be/TN7qocCNEP0
Good things in 5th grade science!
This week the science class introduced a tank of tadpoles into the classroom. Students are currently learning about ecosystems and this is a great way to incorporate a part of Michigan's ecosystem into our learning. Some of our tadpoles have been named (although we are unsure how to which one is actually Bob the next day). Students have asked so many great questions about tadpoles and frogs. They will continue to observe and learn about these incredible amphibians as we finish the school year.
Thank you NHS for the amazingly fun Easter Egg Hunt for the littles today! They loved it!
The 5th grade Pokemon club kicked off on Tuesday, beginning these students' long journey to become Pokemon masters! We started our journey by checking out the very first episode of the show which premiered in 1997! They will soon be building their own decks and battling it out with friends during our new lunch time club!
Middle School Track tonight is cancelled. No practice. Pending Reschedule.
The QMS Peer-to-Peer Team worked hard during their lunchtime today to put out some positive words of encouragement for our 8th graders, as they'll be taking the PSAT on Tuesday. We love the uplifting messages!
Congratulations to 7th Grade Students of the Month for March!
Congratulations to the following QHS seniors who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Membership in NTHS is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a student of the Branch Area Careers Center.
Kaylee Terris, Cierra Throop, Danica Swift, Abigail Tinervia, Lainey Yearling, Coelie Smuller, Cheyenne Sarles, Paige Rodgers, Gabrielle Omo, Kelsie McFadden, Micaela Matako, Maria Lewis, Brandon Leavitt, Leah Kaltenbach, Taylor Horn, Sade Harges, Skyler Foley, Ayva Daws, Kyren Cutler, McKenna Bowerman, Alexandria Benard, Yoselin Beltran, Ella Bartell, Brennen Allman, Kynnedy Agar,
Saturday the Boy's Track Team hosted the annual Branch County Invitational.
It was finally a nice day on the track with warmer weather. Our top performers and Branch County Champions were Corey Turner in Pole Vault, who also attempted a SCHOOL RECORD vault of 14'5" barely missing it with a final vault of 14'. Noah Rufenacht was right behind Turner chasing a record in High Jump, also barely scraping the bar at 6'7" finishing with a final vault of 6'4, he also finished 3rd in Long Jump. Clayton Benson was also a champion in the 110 Hurdles and runner up in a hectic finish line effort. All three of them look to break records this season.
Other top performers were as follows:
Noah Kelley with a pair of 3rd place finishes in the 100 and 200
Micah Groves 3rd in the 400
Chayse Jenson 2nd in the Mile
Tyler Minor 3rd in Shot
Lincoln Sims 3rd in Discus
Kaleb Handy 3rd in Pole Vault
The Orioles had over 30 PR's on the day and are back in action on Wednesday at home to kick off the conference schedule. Come out and support your Orioles!
On Saturday, select 7th and 8th grade band students travelled to Gull Lake Middle School to perform at Middle School Solo and Ensemble. The students did a wonderful job and had a great experience. Good job on your performances and hard work!
Olivia Enbody, clarinet solo, Division I rating
Abbi Smith, clarinet solo, Division II rating
Brahn Heminger, flute solo, Division I rating
Kaelin Murray, trombone solo, Division I rating
Lucas Hemminger, alto saxophone solo, Division I rating
The Quincy girls participated in the Branch County Invitational on Saturday.
The girls put together some great performances, recording 15 new personal records on the day. Top finishes were: Brookelyn Parker won th4e 100m and 300m hurdles. 2nd place finishers were: Ashlyn Fickle in high jump, the 4x200m relay team of Elizabeth Craig, Liz Longardner, Abby Tinervia and Cheyenne Markse, the 4x400m relay team of Craig, Longardner, Parker and Laney Yearling, and Addison Hasten in discus. 3rd place finishers were: Payton Proctor in the 1600m run, the 4x100m relay team of Kali Kugler, Fickle, Tinervia and Marske, Halli Jones in shot putt and Yearling in the 3200m run. The girls have their first conference meet on Wednesday against Bronson and Springport at home.
Quincy Softball Splits at Marshall Sports Festival
Quincy started the morning facing off with the host team to begin the tournament. Marshall jumped on top early with 4 runs in the bottom of the first taking advantage of a few walks and a fielding error along with a couple timely hits. Quincy tightened up defensively to keep the score within reach but the Redhawks pulled away with a big 3 run homerun in the 4th and then 3 more in the 5th to take the game 11-1. Miley Poindexter kept up her hot hitting with a single and triple. Deziray Skirka singled twice plating Miley for Quincy’s lone run. Shaylee Cope also singled. Hannah Brown pitched well in the loss giving up 6 earned runs while striking out 4 in 4 innings of work.
In the consolation bracket, the Orioles took on Haslett who lost earlier in the day to Loy Norrix. Danika Skirka pitched a gem in a 13-0 victory. Danika walked 3, struck out 2 and allowed just one hit while having to face just 13 batters; one more than the minimum. Makiya Feltner helped keep Haslett off the bases by throwing out all 3 runners attempting to steal. Makiya also lead the Orioles offense with 3 hits and knocking in 3 runs. Shaylee Cope went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Deziray Skirka singled twice and scored 4 times. Cali Richards collected 2 hits and Taylor Lewis added a single.
Quincy’s record now stands at 5-3
The Orioles will finally get their home opener as Quincy hosts Springport in Big 8 action on Tuesday
Quincy spilts DH with Hudson win 3 of 4 on the weekend
Oriole Sophomore Cobee Stevens came on in relief and struck out the final batter with a runner at 3rd base to help the Orioles earn a split with the visiting Hudson Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Stevens who also pitched an inning in the 1st game of the DH was called back to duty in game 2 and worked the Orioles out of a jam in the 6th Inning before earning the save in the 7th. Jimmy Maynard started game 2 and was sharp through 4 innings to record the win
The Orioles won game 2 11-10 taking advantage of 10 Tiger walks and 9 Oriole hits in the game. Ryan Kempter, led the Orioles at the plate with 2 hits and 3 runs scored. Mason Graves and Alex Barry also had 2 hits and 3 rbi. Barry had a bases loaded 2b hit to score 3 runs and give the Orioles some breathing room. Maynard and Zac Rubley added singles. Brennen Allman walked 4 times in the game and tallied two runs.
In Game 1 the Orioles could not recover from some early shoddy defense and fell to the Tigers 7-1. Kempter, and Christian Craven, and Stevens pitched for the Orioles who recorded just 3 hits all singles by Kempter, Graves and Maynard.
The Orioles won 3 of 4 on the weekend and look forward to hosting Big 8 Conference foe Springport on Tuesday.
Last of the fun in the snow(hopefully)!
Surprise, surprise...we have a guest star with Mr. Suever on this week's update. Nice work, Dale! We highlight our PBIS winners, wish good luck to our track team, and discuss other events from the week.
Check it out! https://youtu.be/HkSQQls-byM
This week, all 5th grade students worked with experts from Meyer Music to choose which instrument they would like to play in 6th grade band next year! Every student gets to try the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone! We are also holding tryouts for percussion. Parents, look for a letter from Mrs. Stout (our band director) coming home soon containing your child's instrument choice and more info about band!
Congratulations Jennings' Star Students!!!
