An unfortunate injury but the resilience Aisha Praught Leer has is second to none. You know we all still believe in you & will be cheering loud & proud!

DJ Parker ends his high school career on top qconline.com/sports/high-sc… via Dispatch/Argus

Final: #1 Pleasant Valley 14 #3 Johnston 5 Pleasant Valley (37-4) wins its first state championship in baseball. First 4A title for the MAC in baseball in 34 years. #iahsbb

Thanks to TrophySmack we now have a ring to giveaway to the QC’s best fantasy football player. If you’re think that’s you, sign up at the link below and play against your favorite QC celeb. All the proceeds from the leagues will go to local Toys for Tots. forms.gle/jGqwBsby7y6p3G…

This was my last assignment for the Dispatch/Argus and Quad-City Times after three years of working in the QCA in high school sports. It’s been a great journey but I have accepted a job outside of the industry. Thanks to all for your support over the years.

FINAL: Assumption 48 Dubuque Wahlert 14 The Knights (2-0) christen Jack and Pat Bush Stadium with a lopsided win. They get North Scott and Solon the next two weeks. #iahsfb #HungryHobo11

Western Big 6 Conference boys soccer finals/standings Geneseo 6, Sterling 1 Quincy 5, Galesburg 2 Rock Island 4, United Township 3 Moline 7, Alleman 0 Quincy 4-0 #WB6 Geneseo 3-1 Galesburg 2-2 Moline 2-2 Rock Island 2-2 Sterling 2-2 UT 1-3 Alleman 0-4

High School soccer fans brought flags from all over the world to the Rocky vs. UT game Tuesday. qconline.com/sports/high-sc…

Alleman's Kate Rector has become one of the best tennis players in the area, compiling a 13-1 record so far this fall with two individual invitational championships. However, her leadership and humbleness are what make her so special. qconline.com/sports/high-sc…

Ostrowski 2nd and Noack 3rd at today’s Peoria Notre Dame Invite…looked relaxed & in control entire race. Awesome!

Moline wrestling standout Kole Brower announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday. But before he leaves, he still has a lot he wants to accomplish in high school. qconline.com/sports/high-sc…

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For the record, tonight's official IHSA stat-keeper in Springfield's 94-72 win at Rock Island: none other than the great Jeff Wendland

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Western Big 6 Conference girls hoops finals/standings Rock Island 64, Moline 56 Geneseo 60, Galesburg 52 United Township 53, Sterling 19 Quincy 40, Alleman 27 Geneseo 2-0 #WB6 Rock Island 2-0 Alleman 1-1 Moline 1-1 Quincy 1-1 UTHS 1-1 Galesburg 0-2 Sterling 0-2

Moline swim coach Michael Roche preaches “family first” when leading the girls and boys swim programs. A wide range of family connections have helped bind the Moline swim program over the years, which has helped feed into its overall success. qconline.com/sports/high-sc…

Good morning from the Carver Center for a full day of hoops. 10 am -- Alleman vs. West 11:45 -- Sterling vs. Central 1:30 pm -- Geneseo vs. North 3:15 -- Galesburg vs. Bett 5 -- United Township vs. Assumption 6:45 -- Rock Island vs. PV 8:30 -- Moline vs. North Scott #iahsbkb

FEATURE: Brea Beal is South Carolina's glue, an "unsung hero" who has embraced her role as a lockdown defender. Back home in Rock Island, Illinois, Beal has a "folklore legend" about her, capped off with a mural in her high school gym. Get to know Beal. thestate.com/sports/college…

Alleman's Charles Jagusah is this week's Illinois Pacesetter. The dual-sport junior athlete is 23-0 with impressive victories over some of the state's best earning him the No. 1 spot in the latest IWCOA rankings. qconline.com/sports/high-sc…

Final: #2 Moline 59, #1 Benet Academy 43. Maroons (35-3) win their first state title in school history in Class 4A. Moline joins Rocks Island (2011 - Class 3A) as just the second Illinois Quad Cities boys basketball team to win a state title. A season for the ages.