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Quincy voted unanimous favorite in poll of WB6 football coaches; Moline and Sterling follow

Big 6 coaches expect Moline, Sterling to bounce back after down years

Quincy’s Tykell Hammers is stopped short of the end zone by Sterling’s Kaedon Phillips and Will Ports Friday, Oct.6, 2023 in Sterling.

Quincy’s Tykell Hammers is stopped short of the end zone by Sterling’s Kaedon Phillips and Will Ports Friday last season in Sterling. (Alex T. Paschal)

By Drake Lansman

In a poll of the Western Big 6 Conference football coaches, defending conference champion and Class 7A state quarterfinalist Quincy was the unanimous favorite with six first-place votes.

Coaches could not vote for their own team.

The high school football season in Illinois kicks off Aug. 30 for Week 1. Full poll results are below:

1. Quincy (6)

2. Moline (13)

3. Sterling (15)

4. Geneseo (24)

5. Rock Island (24)

6. United Township (29)

7. Galesburg (36)

Sterling’s Jimmy Wadsworth leads teammates in drills Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 during the first week of football practice.

Sterling’s Jimmy Wadsworth leads teammates in drills during the first week of football practice. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Drake Lansman

Drake Lansman

Sauk Valley Media/Shaw Local sports reporter since May of 2024. Drake is a Bettendorf native who graduated from Iowa State University. He previously covered sports in the Quad Cities area for nine years.