Streaks Scrapbook- Mike Trueblood (2000)

Galesburg has had some great sports writers who have given Streaks’ fans insight into the players and the games. Mike Trueblood was long-time editor of the Register-Mail.

I want to share four articles that Mike wrote in 2000 when the girls basketball team was making a run to State.

Amazing Shot- Trueblood gives a detailed play back of one of the most memorable wins in Galesburg girls basketball history. No details are missing in his description. 

Who Is The Streak In The Mask?- Sarah Pacheco broke her nose during the Super-Sectional game vs. Harlem but kept playing. To play at State, Sarah needed find and wear a mask. Trueblood talked to Sarah and “unmasked” the situation.

Streaks Count More Than Wins- After finishing 4th, Trueblood provides insight into the motivation of the players and their sense of team.

Like Father- Sarah and Megan Pacheco’s father Del, played for the Silver Streaks. Trueblood explores their unique relationship and how Del approached being the father of star players. 

This is a blog post from earlier that reflected on an article by Mike Trueblood. The Register-Mail was running a survey to put together an “All-Time Streaks Team.” A couple players had sent a letter to him in which they asked not to have their names included in the voting because it went against their concept of TEAM. Mike reflects on the girls response. 

Mike Trueblood- It’s Still A Team Sport