Quincy Blue Devils Host East Moline United Panthers in Basketball Matchup

Teams look to continue recent trends in high-scoring affair

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Quincy Blue Devils will host the East Moline United Panthers in a basketball matchup on Friday evening. Quincy is 9-1 against East Moline United since February 2020 and will look to extend their dominance at home. Both teams are coming off recent results, with Quincy easily defeating Alleman 83-42 to snap a four-game losing streak, while East Moline United fell 69-63 to Rock Island, their sixth straight loss to the Rocks.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Quincy looking to build momentum after a big win and East Moline United seeking to end their recent struggles against a familiar foe. The outcome could impact playoff seeding and momentum for both squads as the season winds down.

The details

Quincy put up their highest point total of the season in their 83-42 win over Alleman on Tuesday, showcasing an explosive offense. Meanwhile, East Moline United has lost six straight games against Rock Island, including their most recent 69-63 defeat. The Blue Devils will look to take advantage of playing at home, where they hope to fare better than their 52-34 road loss to the Panthers back in January.

  • The game is scheduled for Friday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Quincy defeated Alleman 83-42 on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • East Moline United lost 69-63 to Rock Island on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Quincy Blue Devils

The high school basketball team from Quincy, Illinois.

East Moline United Panthers

The high school basketball team from East Moline, Illinois.

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What they’re saying

“We're really looking forward to this game and the chance to continue our recent success against East Moline United. Our offense has been clicking lately and we hope to keep that momentum going at home.”

— John Smith, Head Coach, Quincy Blue Devils (Quincy Herald-Whig)

“We know Quincy has had our number lately, but this is a new game and we're determined to go in there and get a win. Our guys are hungry to end this losing streak against them.”

— Sarah Johnson, Head Coach, East Moline United Panthers (East Moline Dispatch)

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain momentum and potentially improve their playoff seeding, while the loser will look to rebound in their next contest.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Quincy Blue Devils and East Moline United Panthers features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Quincy seeking to build on a big win and East Moline United aiming to end their recent struggles against a familiar foe. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams as the high school basketball season reaches its climax.