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…

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. 

1992 Illinois Girls Basketball Class A State Tourney

State Champs- Carthage

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. 

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