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Sunday, November 30, 2025

1956 Illinois Basketball Boys State Tourney

















State Champions- Rockford West
















2nd in State- Edwardsville


















3rd in State- Edwardsville














4th in State- Oak Park


























Galesburg under first year coach, John Thiel lost in the Supersectional to Rockford West in sudden death OT. At this time, the second OT was sudden death. Rockford West entered ranked #1, and Galesburg entered the contest ranked #3. For more on the 1956 Silver Streaks, click below. 

1956 Galesburg Sweet 16 Team


1956 Streaks- How Good Were They?

















































 

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