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Monday, December 1, 2025

Massey Blog- The Best of 2025




It has been a fun year researching stories for Massey Basketball Blog. I especially appreciate WGIL giving me the opportunity to share some of these stories on the WGIL website. At the end of the year, I wanted to share some of my favorites from 2025. 

It would be great if you would share your favorites in the comments. 












Favorite Feature Stories

Harley Knosher and the Bucks Basketball Camps

Beyond the Gold- Silver Streaks Individual State Champions

Choosing to Come Back to Galesburg- Young People Returning 

Sports Reporters Sharing Great Game Memories

Dick Lindstrom, Lute Olson, and Iowa Scouting

William Allen- GHS Teacher Killed in WWII

Parents Share Helping Sons/Daughters Have Positive Sports Experience

Twins and Triplets Share Their Stories



















Favorite Stories Focusing on People

Jodie Prina- Galesburg Girls Basketball’s First Star

Ian Davies- GHS JV Player Becomes Leading Olympic Scorer

Michael Hanlon- Talking with Michael on the Patio

Gauge Shipp- Wrestling State Champ

John Willy- Legendary GHS Swim Coach

Ray VanHootegen- Legendary GHS Swim Coach

CC VanDyke- Legendary GHS Football Coach

Lily Furrow- Choosing Not to Specialize


















Favorite Looks at Streaks History

1913 GHS State Championship Basketball Team

1964- Galesburg vs Cobden

1966- Galesburg HS vs Costa HS

1924- Knox College vs Lombard College- Game that changed the sport.

Galesburg Silver Streaks- How GHS Became the Silver Streaks

Old GHS, Old Churchill, and Old Steele Gym

Basketball Rules Changes

1979-1980 Streaks Girls Tennis





















My Favorite Articles

Andie Allison Leibach Share Positive Role Parents Can Play

Sara Wood Talks Leadership

Legacy of George Washington Gale- Knox and Galesburg

1974-5- My First Year Teaching

My All-Time Favorite Streaks Basketball Player

Allen Massey’s Journey
















It’s All Here- Check It Out

Streaks Alumni Profiles

Massey Quizzes

Streaks History

Basketball History

Coaches’ Clinics

Players’ Playbook

Jay Redfern’s Podcasts






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