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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Coaches’ Corner- Shot Clock Strategy HS Coaches Need to Know

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Illinois is adding the shot clock next year. Coaches begin to wonder what adjustments they will need to make for the shot clock. The obvious...

Streaks Alumni Profile: Steve Davis 1981

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Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile” is Steve Davis of the GHS Class of 1981.  Steve has made a career as a photographer in the Galesburg area. ...
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1990 Illinois Girls Class A Basketball State Tourney

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  State Champs- Teutopolis
Saturday, January 10, 2026

Sat Feb 19, 1966- Dale Kelley Scores 52 Points vs Rocky

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Friday, February 18, the Galesburg Silver Streaks defeated Canton 70-59 to wrap up both the championship of the Illini Conference and the No...

Words Are Powerful Part of Championship Teams

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Words can make a big difference in a basketball program. Some words can be used to quickly and clearly describe a complex basketball action....

Coaches’ Corner: Coaches Instructing Players to Cheat

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I get to watch a lot of games in retirement. Sometimes you see really good things that promote basketball as a sport, and sadly sometimes yo...
Friday, January 9, 2026

Coaches’ Corner: Zoom Action into Backdoor

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This is a simple way to create a zoom action for the point guard. It can be used to set up the point guard for drive/shot opportunities, or ...

ILLUSTRIOUS- The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois

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I love old gyms. There have been so many great gyms where I played, coached, or just attended games.  ** Old Savanna HS gym with a balcony h...
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Streaks Alumni Profile: Al Williams 1957

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I had an opportunity to talk with Al Williams from the GHS Class of 1957. Al was part of the 1956 Sweet Sixteen and the 1957 Elite 8 basketb...
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Massey Quiz #28- Old TV Shows

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This quiz looks back at TV shows from the ‘60’s thru the ‘90’s. I will give you a character or a place in one of the shows, you give them th...

1959 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

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Coaches’ Corner: Creighton’s Horns Side Ball Screen

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Creighton runs a nice side ball screen action out of horns set. The key is that they remove the tag defender for a good chance of getting po...

Athletes’ Insights: Presents, Food, and Losses

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  This week’s “Athletes’ Insights”, they share their best all-time Christmas gift, favorite holiday food, dream guest list, and turning loss...
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

1989 Illinois Class AA Girls State Tourney

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  State Champions- Chicago Marshall

Streaks Alumni Profile: Megan Young 2011

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Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile” is with Megan Young from GHS’s Class of 2011.