Coaches’ Corner- Best Play That I Stole

Coaches’ Corner- All of us “steal” or “share” plays with each other. This is a play that Ottawa and Coach Mike Cooper ran against us one summer. They scored 3-4 layups and hit 2-3 threes off this play. We put it, and it became our best play for several years. 

1971 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

 

1989 Streaks Baseball- State 3-Peat & 3rd Place Finish

The 1989 Silver Streaks made Galesburg baseball’s third straight trip to State. Only three other teams in IHSA history ever made three trips in a row to State- Limestone, Belleville East, and Springfield Griffin. 

After winning the State Championship in 1988, the ‘89 team’s goal was not to just make it to State. Only one other team had won back to back State Championships in IHSA history, Maine West in 1957-8. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Lorenzo Pugh 1999 & Erin Pugh 2000

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Lorenzo Pugh (GHS 1999) and Erin Wilson Pugh (GHS 2000). 

It is always great when GHS grads choose live in Galesburg after graduation. Anyone who goes to Silver Streaks basketball games has seen Lorenzo, Erin, and their 3 boys at games. Erin is GHS cheerleading coach.

 

Lorenzo and Erin certainly have a positive impact on our school and our community!

This Week in Galesburg History (May 11, 2026)

 

Four Streaks legends- Chuck Bednar, Roland Hegg, Mike Campbell, and Josh Eiker were all in the news during this week. 

This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 

1945 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Decatur

2nd in State- Champaign

3rd in State- Quincy

4th in State- Moline

Coaches’ Corner- OB into Quick Stagger and More

This is a nice play out of a baseline OB where you get into a quick stagger action for a shooter. There are also options to have a slip and to have a second stagger. 

My Scout Report- Good Listening, Bad Listening (5-9-26)

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

Greatest Galesburg Player of All-Time- My Mom

 Over the years, people have asked who would be my all-time starting five in Galesburg girls basketball, or who I think is the all-time best girls player in GHS history. Usually I respond with something like,”There are too many good players to decide on that.” 

For me as the coach of girls basketball, I have a bunch of all-time favorite players. When it comes to all-time best GHS player- it is obvious to me who the all-time best player has been. While I know a coach should not share their opinion, I am willing to tell you who I think is the all-time best GHS basketball player!!

Coaches’ Corner- 10 Questions About the Shot Clock Coaches Must Answer

In Illinois, high school basketball will be adding the shot clock next season. Every coach has watched colleges and the pros play with the shot clock so I am sure most coaches have a few strategies in mind as they prepare for the season. Here are 8 questions that each coach must answer in regards to the shot clock…

1988 State Baseball Champs- The Players Share Their Memories

 

The 1988 Silver Streaks baseball team won the Illinois State Championship. Only four teams in GHS history have won a State championship. 

I caught up some of the players and asked them to share their memories of that special year. They share what they think made their team a special team. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Mike Yeager 1983

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Mike Yeager from the GHS class of 1983. 

Massey Quiz #44- Flowers

This week’s quiz is testing your knowledge of flowers. I will show you a picture of a flower, you identify what the flower is. 

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. 

Coaches’ Corner- Iverson Curl with Pop for Three

Coaches’ Corner- A popular action is to run Iverson cut during a game and then have the cutter curl to the basket. An addition to this is to have the post pop after the curl for an open three. 

1944 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Taylorville

2nd in State- Elgin

3rd in State- Chicago South Shore

4th in State- Champaign