Antonia Kisler Hits 1,000 Point Mark During Exciting Time for Sandburg Women

Antonia Reaching for 1,000

Every sport has certain numbers that stand out as a measure of success and excellence. In baseball there is winning 20 games as a pitcher or batting .300 as a hitter. In football there is rushing for 1,000 yards. You do those things and you are considered the best of the best. 

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. 

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. 

#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.

1991 Illinois Girls Basketball Class AA State Tourney

State Champs- Mother McAuley

1963 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champs- Chicago Carver

Streaks and Coach Thiel Head into Regionals at 18-12

Galesburg will be host to an IHSA Boys Basketball Regional on Wednesday, February 25 and Friday, February 27. 

WB6 Update- Boys Basketball Final Standings & Leaders

 

This is the Western Big Six final standings and individual leaders for the 2025-6 season. 

Big Week of Basketball at Thiel Gym This Week

This Week’s Thiel Schedule

Streaks Alumni Profile- Ryan McElmurry- 2011

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile is with Ryan McElmurry, a 2011 GHS grad. 

My Scout Report- The Hatches, Tanking, Regionals, Robots, & Restrooms

This is a look at odds and ends from the past week. Thoughts and reactions to things on and off the basketball court. 

Streaks Celebrate Regional Championship Over Morton

Galesburg jumped out to a 17-9 first half lead with suffocating defense that did not allow the Potters to get going. In the second half it was more of the same as Galesburg completely dominated on their way to a decisive 35-19 win, and a Regional Championship. 

Phil Lopez- Silver Streak Legend & Proud Family

Phil Lopez- GHS Class of 1943

One of the past times of sports fans is to debate who is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All-Time) in different categories. So basketball fans debate whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James was the G.O.A.T. Sometimes these debates fail to recognize the greatness of earlier players such as Oscar Roberston or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 

When it comes to basketball, Galesburg fans often debate whether Bumpy Nixon, Dale Kelley, or Joey Range was the G.O.A.T. Again, such debates fail to consider earlier greats like Herbert Pihl, who was the best player on a State Championship team, or Mike Owens, who in today’s NCAA would probably have started on three Final Four teams. 

If you want to debate who the all-time best Silver Streak basketball player, or the all-time best multi-sport athlete, Phil Lopez from the GHS Class of 1943 needs to be included in the debate. It is easy for us to discount the ability of athletes from before 1960, and that is a mistake. The story of Phil Lopez is one Streaks fans need to know. 

WB6 Update- Girls Basketball Final Standing & Leaders- 2025-6

 

This is the final stats and standings for the WB6 Girls Basketball Season- 2025-2026.

Massey Quiz #34- Words, Word, Words

This week’s quiz is about words. Test your knowledge language, spelling, and more!!

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.