Streaks Basketball Alums- Sarah “Storky” Larson 1999

What are some of your favorite memories from GHS? 

Beating LOYOLA of course.  It was such a tough loss the year before and I would be lying if I said I was really confident going into that final match-up.  Luckily the Coaches and Zolper had enough confidence for all of us and we had a whole year to prepare.  I was still intimidated by Olga...what can I say??  

Another favorite memory was just being accepted my freshman year and everyone being so welcoming.  Seeing my warm-ups in my locker for the first time, Molly calling me to congratulate me, all of the high-fives from upper classman and really just everyone making me feel at home as a skinny insecure freshman.  I had no idea how much their support would mold me into the player I later became.  

Streaks Basketball Alums: Elmer Dickerson 1991

What was your favorite class (classes), favorite teacher (teachers)?

Mr. People’s …woodworking class

7 Defensive Strategies for the Trailing Post Defender

Whether is watching HS games, college games, or pro games- too often the defender on the trailing offensive post player just relaxes until the offensive player finally gets up the floor. 

All one needs to do is watch Alex Caruso of OKC to realize how disruptive the defender on the inbounder/trailing post can be by doing simple things. I am sharing 7 simple strategies a coach might choose to use. Realize I am NOT saying that the defense should be any means be trying to do all of these or even 3 or 4 of these things. A coach can look at their players, the opponents players, and the opponent’s strategy to decide if any of these 7 things might disrupt the opponent. 

1951 Boys Basketball- Sweet 16

 

Scott Shaver at the Knox-Bucks in the ‘70’s

I love to hear from people after I write something, especially if it is positive. After reading the story about Harley Knosher and the Bucks Camps, Scott Shaver sent me some items he found digging thru his memorabilia. 

Streaks Basketball Alums: Need Your Help

STREAKS GIRLS AND BOYS BASKETBALL ALUMS- I would really like to hear from you. 

I started recently doing a series that is simply titled: “Streaks Basketball Alums.” It is a chance for you to share some of your favorite memories, tell us what you have been doing since graduating, and give your advice to the Streaks athletes of today. 

Jay Redfern Interviews: Galesburg Sports. History

 

Jay Redfern has been doing interviews with Galesburg sports figures for the last two years. If you have not listened to them, you are missing out. There are 25 interviews with Galesburg sports legends. 

Harley Knosher and the Milwaukee Bucks Summer Camps at Knox College

Origins of the Milwaukee Bucks Camps

In the 1960’s, high school basketball teams during the summers could not have team practices, camps, or play in leagues. There were no such thing as team camps. A group of young, energetic high school coaches in Wisconsin saw a need and a value in establishing basketball skill camps for grade school thru high school age players to fill the existing void. 

At the center of this movement was Ron Blomberg, who developed day camps throughout Wisconsin in the late ‘60’s. Blomberg became AD at Beaver Dam’s Wayland Academy under headmaster, Ray Patterson. 

When the Milwaukee Bucks became an expansion team in 1968-9, Patterson was picked as the President of the Bucks. Patterson developed the idea of building interest in the Bucks by establishing youth overnight camps throughout the Midwest. Patterson enlisted Blomberg to establish these camps. Blomberg selected Jerry Sullivan from South Milwaukee HS to be the Associate Director starting in 1971. Both coaches were Wisconsin HOF coaches, with Sullivan winning the Wisconsin State Championship in 1976. Not only did they know basketball, they knew how to run great basketball skills camps. 

Streaks Basketball Alums: Saige Milroy 2017

What was your favorite class (classes), favorite teacher (teachers)?

My favorite class was anatomy and physiology with Mr. Peachey! 

Massey Quiz #10: 20 Pro and College Football Coaching Legends

As we get started with college football and the NFL, it is time for a football quiz. Here are 20 legendary football coaches from college and the pros. 

Identify each coach’s picture. Have fun. 

We’d Love to See Scores with Our Morning Coffee

High school sports fans are frustrated. We can remember the days when we could pick a morning newspaper on, and see the scores of all the teams- cross country, tennis, golf, soccer, football, volleyball, swimming. And the scores of all the area teams- Galesburg, A-Town, Knoxville, United, ROWVA, Monmouth, and many more. 

Coaches are frustrated.  News outlets with their stories and scores used to help promote interest in the local teams. It helped build up attendance. It helped get younger players excited. News outlets just don’t have the staffs anymore to go out and cover games.  

I want to sit down with my morning coffee and find high school sports scores in one spot. 

Here is the simple plan to get back to where each morning we can check out our local high school sports scores- in every sport and every team in our area. 

Good & Bad Shots, Cheers & Boos, Rookies & More

Shot Selection- Watching WNBA games I am struck by how many bad shots the players take. As soon as I say someone is taking a bad shot, you probably imagine that I am talking about someone taking threes or logo threes. I am talking about the number of players who take off balance out of control 2’s in the lane. They can be guarded and have little chance to make the shot. Just because you are within 10 feet of the basket, that doesn’t make it a good shot. 

The Touchdown Twins and the 1956 Undefeated Streaks

There have been many very good teams in the history of Galesburg High School sports. One of THE greatest teams in GHS history is the 1956 Silver Streaks football team. Only three football teams have completed undefeated seasons- 1908, 1916, and 1956. In the last 70 years, no other Streaks football has finished the regular season undefeated. 

Hall of Fame Insight: What Great Leaders Look Like

This Week’s Question: As you look back at your best leaders, what separated them? What characteristics did great leaders have? 

Time Capsule- 1975 GHS Reflector