1976- Galesburg Basketball, Cheer, & Band All Go to State

This week the Galesburg HS class of 1976 is celebrating their 50th Reunion. 

In looking back at ‘76, one of the highlights was the basketball team’s trip to Champaign. The Streaks made it to the Elite 8. This was Galesburg’s 24th State Appearance which was an IHSA record at the time. 

It was not just the basketball team going to Champaign. Galesburg’s outstanding cheerleaders helped to fire up the crowd. As with Galesburg’s previous trips to State, the GHS cheerleaders wowed all the fans. 

The fabulous Streaks Band under the direction of Sally Rynott was selected to play at State. Under Rynott, the Streaks band was considered the best in Illinois. The Streaks Band played the Friday night session, which just happened to be when the basketball team was playing. The Wilhelm Tell Overture ran thru the Assembly Hall. 

Here is information from the IHSA files and tourney program. 

State Tourney Teams & Brackets

Morgan Park vs Galesburg- Quarterfinals

Silver Streaks Program Information

Galesburg HS Pep Band

The Game- Morgan Park vs. Galesburg

State Tourney Summary

Streaks Set Record for State Appearances