One of the greatest teams in Galesburg basketball history was the 1966 Silver Streaks. The Streaks were coached by John Thiel, and led in scoring by Dale Kelley. Galesburg lost to Thornton in the State Championship game and finished 2nd in State.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Streaks Alumni Profile- Brad Gross 2004
Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile is with Brad Gross from the GHS Class of 2004.
Brad had an outstanding career in Track at both GHS and then at Monmouth College.
GHS is fortunate that Brad chose to come back to Galesburg as a teacher and a coach. He has been involved coaching track, both boys and girls basketball, and girls golf.
Brad has also been instrumental in helping develop “better athletes” at GHS with speed training and weight room ideas.
He has been a coach who has been able to connect with athletes and students. Brad has an ability to make them feel special and important.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Streaks Scrapbook- Boys 1956 Sweet Sixteen
Boys 1956- Sweet 16 26-3 (State Rank #3)
Galesburg was coming off an Elite 8 appearance in 1955. The Streaks had lost to Elgin in the Elite 8 game in OT 66-60. Obviously coming this close had to fuel the 1956 team, plus they returned arguably the top three from the 1955 team. Guards Mike Owens and Russ Lind along with post player Bill Graning returned for their senior year. Years later, Owens commented on the '56 season, "We thought we were going to be pretty good, but we were much better than I thought we were going to be."
While the '56 Streaks returned three of their best players, they lost their coach. Coach Frank Adams moved practically across the street from the old GHS to coach at Knox College. The transition was easier than you might predict because assistant Coach John Thiel took over. As assistant coach, the players were very familiar with Thiel.
My Scout Report- Eggs, Leads, and Clock
Observations from another week of basketball and retirement…
Saturday, February 28, 2026
This Week: Celebrating Silver Streak Basketball
Each day this week we are going to celebrate the Silver Streak basketball tradition on both WGIL and Massey Basketball Blog…
Streaks Scrapbook- Girls Best Uniform?
I am looking for your opinion about the all-time best uniforms that the Streaks girls basketball team has worn.
Do NOT vote on Facebook. Vote in the comments at the end of the blog.
There will be a specific year next to each choice. List your top three in order and then put in your first name. For example a vote could be:
“1999, 2017, 1984 Evan”. This would indicate that I thought 1999 was the best, then 2017 second, and 1984 third. Looking forward to your choices.
Streaks Scrapbook- Boys- Best Uniform?
I am looking for your opinion about the all-time best uniforms that the Streaks boys basketball team has worn.
Do NOT vote on Facebook. Vote in the comments at the end of the blog.
There will be a specific year next to each choice. List your top three in order and then put in your first name. For example a vote could be:
“1999, 2017, 1984 Bob”. This would indicate that I thought 1999 was the best, then 2017 second, and 1984 third. Looking forward to your choices.
Coaches’ Corner- Coach’s End of Season Worksheet
If you are like me, when the last game of the season has been played, I was ready for a break. I hated that we had lost and part of me wanted the next season to get started- but usually I was exhausted and wanted to escape.
Coaches’ Corner- End of Season Player Feedback
About ten years into my varsity coaching career, I was given advice that had tremendous impact on my coaching and our program.
Coaches’ Corner- End of Season Player Packets
When the season is over, I wanted to give the players a packet that helped them understand what my off-season expectations would be, opportunities that would be available, and help in setting goals.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Antonia Kisler Hits 1,000 Point Mark During Exciting Time for Sandburg Women
Antonia Reaching for 1,000
In high school and college basketball scoring 1,000 points in a career is one of those measures of excellence and success. The catch is that usually you are talking about reaching 1,000 points in a high school or college four year career.
This week the Carl Sandburg women’s basketball team started post-season tourney action. Entering the first game, Antonia Kisler of Galesburg needed 12 points to pass the 1,000 point mark for her career at Sandburg. To reach such a milestone in just a two year career is an extraordinary achievement.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Streaks Alumni Profile- Chris (Kennedy) Amelon 1990
Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile is with Chris (Kennedy) Amelon from the GHS Class of 1990.
I got to know Chris as a basketball player for the Streaks. Chris had grown up playing sports and was always a “heady” athlete in both basketball and softball.
Most importantly, she was always are great teammate and a leader with her work ethic.
Today she lives in Iowa City, and is a huge Hawkeye fan.
Massey Quiz #36: Presidents from 1789 to 1899
This week’s quiz was put together by Jay Barshinger. It is designed to test your knowledge of U.S. Presidents from 1900 thru 2025. Even if you don’t score well, it will give you some good trivia questions for the future!!
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.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
#1 in the State- Galesburg’s Crew at the Scorer’s Table
This week will be a busy week of basketball at GHS’s Thiel Gym. There are four people who will make sure things run smoothly- Jeff Lamb, Marla Clay, Brett Wolfe, and Jeanine Bryant. The four are the regulars at the scorer’s table. No matter how close and tense games are, they keep things under control.
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