My Scout Report- Time Outs, Reversals, Last Shots (3-22-26)

My observations from another week of basketball and another week of retirement…

WNBA Settlement- Great News for Fans & Women’s Basketball

The WNBA players and owners finally came to an agreement. This is absolutely great for the WNBA fans. With this deal, the fans can be assured that the 2026 season will have a full schedule, and since is is a 7 year agreement, there should be WNBA seasons thru 2032.

Players Playbook- What Your Shot Tells Me

There are many skills involved in basketball. How well a player shoots tells me a lot about the player.

Massey Sports Quiz #8- Basketball Legends That Galesburg Played Against

Part of what has made Galesburg boys and girls basketball exciting thru the years has been the rivalries. The Streaks have played against some outstanding players thru the years. Many went onto star at colleges like Duke, Illinois, Iowa, Purdue, South Carolina, Tennessee, La Tech, and Indiana. Over twenty opposing players went onto to play in the NBA or the WNBA. 

I have put together a list of great players, who Galesburg played. This is NOT a list of the best players that Galesburg has played- it is just a list!!

I am going to give you a player’s or a coach’s picture and the player’s or coach’s high school, then you name who the player is. Get out a pad of paper- the correct answers are at the end. Please share your score in the comments- type your name and your score. Good luck!

Paws, Points, & Post-Season: Minnie & Nellie’s Great American Road Trip

This winter with both Amy and I retired, we have spent a lot of time in Tulsa following the Tulsa Golden Hurricane men’s basketball team. It gives us an opportunity to see our son, Allen at work. How many people get a chance to “go to work” with their son. 

The real joy of our visits to Tulsa has been spending some time with Allen and his wife, Elizabeth. We love our Tulsa visits, it has become our second home. 

When we found out the American Conference Tournament was to be held in Birmingham, we decided to take a road trip. We couldn’t pass up watching our Tulsa Golden Hurricane. And my nephew and his family also live in Tulsa. So we decided to have a family reunion. 

2026 Streaks Baseball Preview

Coach Jeremy Pickrel

Galesburg HS has a rich tradition in baseball. The Silver Streaks are getting ready to go. Coach Jeremy Pickrel shares a preview of the 2026 Streaks Baseball. 

Scott Shaver’s Top NBA Prospects to Watch in March Madness

NCAA March Madness is an exciting time of the year. Many have been busy studying teams this week to fill out their brackets. And once our brackets are put together, we are anxious to watch the teams. 

One other thing that will be intriguing is to become familiar with the top players. Most NBA Draft Projections have the top ten players taken being college freshmen- so players we may not have seen. I know I want to get a chance to watch these top prospects. Here is a kind of composite list from several different draft experts:

Streaks Alumni Profile- John Shay & Lori (Hudgel) Shay 1969

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features John and Lori Shay from the GHS Class of 1969. 

Massey Quiz #37: Galesburg Places

 

 I have fifteen Galesburg pictures of the past and present. There may be pictures of places, people, monuments, parts of buildings, and even more. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

WB6 Update- Boys All-Time Leading Scorers

The following is a list of the leading scorers at WB6 schools. It is not points scored just in WB6 games but points scored throughout their careers. So this is a list of the top career scorers in boys basketball at Alleman, Galesburg, Geneseo, Moline, Quincy, Rock Island, Sterling, and UTHS. 

2026 Streaks Girls Soccer Preview

Coach Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones is starting her third season as the head coach of the Galesburg HS Girls Soccer program. I had an opportunity to ask her to give me a preview of this year’s Streaks Soccer..

Coaches’ Corner- Hey Coach, Let Me Shoot Threes

I remember after a huge win, all of us were celebrating. It was one of those wins where players and coaches were really excited. Twenty minutes after the buzzer, a parent came up to me and asked,”Coach, why can’t my daughter get to shoot threes like the other players?” 

2026 Streaks Softball Preview

 There is a real excitement headed into the Galesburg HS’s softball season this Spring. There is a new coach and a new start. The Streaks will be led by a young, energetic coach. GHS grad, Andrea Sampson takes over the softball program this Spring. Andrea had outstanding high school and college careers playing softball. 

I asked her to give us a preview of what is ahead for the Silver Streaks Softball Program…

1961 Streaks- Regional Champs

 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Derek Brackett 2013

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Derek Brackett from the GHS Class of 2013. 

Derek has carved out an impressive career in strength and conditioning. He worked his way up the ladder, and today is working with elite athletes. He works with young athletes as well as with top college and pro athletes. He engineers programs to meet their specific needs as athletes.