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John Potts

Quincy

Sports Multimedia Journalist at WGEM-TV (Quincy, IL)

Retired page designer/copy editor Quincy (Ill.) Herald-Whig, WGEM Sports Multimedia Journalist, Cardinals, Blues, QU fan, proud father and husband.

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  • 1 week ago | wgem.com | John Potts

    Position: C/IF/OF. Hometown/High School: Cleveland, Ohio//St. Edward. Height/Weight: 6-foot-3/225 pounds. Bats/Throws: Left/Right. 2024-25 College: Miami (Ohio) University. 2025-26 College: Miami (Ohio) University. Who has most influenced your baseball career and why? My parents and family but ultimately the love of the game. What is the most memorable moment of your baseball career?

  • 2 weeks ago | wgem.com | John Potts

    QUINCY (WGEM) - Batting fourth in baseball is good. Being No. 4 on the depth chart in football, not so good. But that’s where Palmyra, Missouri, native Skylar Thompson -- the son of former Palmyra basketball coach Brad Thompson -- finds himself as the Pittsburgh Steelers conclude a mandatory three-day minicamp for veterans on Thursday.

  • 3 weeks ago | wgem.com | John Potts

    QUINCY (WGEM) - A special opportunity awaits Quincy University basketball player Tiernan Stynes in July. Stynes, a 6-foot-6 rising sophomore guard, was recently named to Ireland’s U20 team which will play in the FIBA Youth EuroBasket 2025 in Yerevan, Armenia. “It means a lot to me and my family to have the opportunity to represent Ireland,” Stynes said when reached at his home in Point Cook, Australia. “I’m very honored and will wear the colors with great pride.

  • 3 weeks ago | wgem.com | John Potts

    Position: Shortstop and right-handed pitcher. Hometown/High School: Toronto, Canada / Silverthorn Collegiate Institute. Height/Weight: 6-foot/200 pounds. Bats/Throws: Right/right. 2024-25 College: Saint Xavier University. 2025-26 College: Saint Xavier University. Who has most influenced your baseball career and why? My family because my dad coached me and my brothers. What is the most memorable moment of your baseball career? Hitting my first home run and seeing my dad’s excitement.

  • 1 month ago | wgem.com | John Potts

    Position: Outfield. Hometown/High School: Quincy/Quincy Notre DameHeight/Weight: 6-foot-2, 205 pounds. Bats/Throws: Righthanded. 2024-25 College: Culver-Stockton College. 2025-26 College: Culver-Stockton College. Who has most influenced your baseball career? My dad. What is the most memorable moment of your baseball career? Playing for the Prospect League championship at home for the Quincy Gems. What advice would you offer to your 10-year-old self?

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