Football Recap: Alton Redbirds vs. Quincy Blue Devils
Alton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Quincy Blue Devils on the road and fell 42-13. While losing is never fun, the Redbirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 208th, while the Blue Devils are ranked 33rd).
Although Alton took the loss, they still got scores from Travis Billups and Andrew Williams.
Alton wouldn't let Quincy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Billups, Josiah Stewart, and Jayden Holeman picked up one apiece. That's the most total yards Billups has posted since back in September of 2023.
Leading Quincy to victory were Jeraius Rice JR. and Bradyn Little. Rice JR. gained 188 total yards and two touchdowns, while Little threw for 333 yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Rice JR. is now averaging an impressive 114.5 rushing yards per game. Rico Clay was Little's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Alton's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Quincy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Alton will head out to take on Triad at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Quincy, they will take on Rock Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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