YES!!!!

Register-Mail Photo-- They have worked so hard, been so loyal to each other and to their coaches!!

Streaks Win Regional Title

Photo by Ray Mendez of Mendez Photographic-- thanks Ray!!

The Streaks won their 20th Regional Title!! After jumping out to a 43-28 lead, we held on for a nail biting 55-52 win. Jessica Howard hit two clutch free throws at the end of the game to put the game away.

It was an exciting night for the Streaks. I am so happy for our players who have been involved on the varsity for 2, 3, and 4 years and have not won a Regional title before.

Streaks with Huge Opening Win

Galesburg jumped to 48--33 lead and never looked back. Absolutely crisp ball movement, fastbreak basketball, and pressure defense combined for a great night. Jamie Johnson and Baylie Boyer combined for 12 assists. And Sadee Hamilton came down with 14 rebounds. Sadee had an unbelievable game- she scored, she rebounded, and she had great assists.

Jane Miller's Column from Feb. 10

Jane says some nice things about our seniors!!

The final days of the girls basketball regular season are upon us. While most of us have thoughts of regionals in our heads, the Mid-Illini Conference title is still not completely decided.

Morton and Limestone were tied heading into competition Tuesday night, but Dunlap played the spoiler card on the Rockets by handing them a 38-36 loss.

John Ring Looks Back

John Ring arrived in time to cover some very good years in Streaks girls basketball. He spent hours putting together wonderful stories on individual players and our teams. I enjoyed asking for some of his perspective on the Streaks and sports in general. Thanks!

From growing up in Galesburg, what were some of your favorite sports memories?

The John Thiel teams of the 1960s. I loved Silver Streak basketball and a player like Dale Kelley was a hero to us. He was amazing. My Dad used to take me to Silver Streak games and it was incredible, the sold out gym, their uniforms, the way they intimidated the other team with just their warm-ups. What a great homecourt advantage they had. It was a show.

Parents- The Players Have A Surprise for You!

The players did not want to be out done by the parents. The players have a surprise for their parents. Here are some things they would like to share!

I remember when I was little all the time you spent helping me_____

Dad, I remember when I was little and you taught me which leg to put up when shooting a lay up with a Pinocchio analogy ( you knew me too well, I would never forget a reference to a Disney movie), how to shoot a fool proof left hand lay up, or your classic one-on-one move that never (well, maybe sometimes) worked on me, the turn-around-jumper. Thanks for always being willing to help me with my shot.. whether or not I wanted to listen. (Megan)

Senior Players- A Surprise for You!

The parents of the senior players have stepped to the plate to answer some questions about their daughter’s and their daughter’s classmates.

When your daughter headed off to kindergarten, was she more excited or scared? What were your emotions as parents?

Norma & Patricio- Micaela started all day pre-school at age 3, she was excited since she was an only child and usually hung with adults. She refused to wear anything but skirts and dresses that whole first year! Since she didnt speak any English we were nervous at first but it didnt take long for her to adapt and make friends. She had so much fun that first week that after school she refused a few times to go home with us at pick up time!!  

Sarah Main & Lauren Riggs

We are so fortunate to have had Sarah and Lauren help with the basketball program the last four years. They have always been reliable and willing to what ever was needed. They are both people who are willing to serve others. As managers, they never get the glory but their work allows the players and coaches to do their thing.

I hope both Sarah and Lauren have enjoyed the experience as much as we have enjoyed having them in our program. A big thanks to each of them!

Our Assistant Coaches- Our Seniors Perspective

Our girls basketball program has great assistant coaches. Each of them bring individual strengths that make our program strong. I am very fortunate to get to work with them.  Our varsity team’s success this year is a direct result of the hard work of the four assistant coaches!

Mark Vershaw- He Played in the Final Four!!!

In case you are not aware, I am a big Wisconsin fan. My father was born and raised in Barneveld, Wisconsin. The first 18 years of my life, we spent every June, July, and August in a farmhouse near Hollandale, Wisconsin. Both my parents received their Masters Degrees from University of Wisconsin. I remember how great it was in junior high to go to school after the Badgers had beaten Illinois in football or basketball. And how horrible it was to go to school on the days after the Badgers had lost to Illinois. And in the 1960’s, I more often than not went to school sad. But Barry Alvarez, Dick Bennett, and Bo Ryan all changed those dynamics. My son has grown up thinking it is a bad year if the Badgers don’t win the Big Ten.

Jessica Howard- Dedicated & Loyal

A couple years ago, my wife commented, “Is Sara Wood back playing?” When Sara was in high school, I was always getting a phone call asking me if I would open the gym for Sara and Ami Pendry to go shoot. It didn’t matter what time of the year or what time of the day- they wanted to get into the gym. The reason my wife asked the question was that it was Jessica Howard wanting to get into the gym to shoot on The Gun.  Over the last three years, Jessica has been in the gym more than any player I have coached, more than even Sara & Ami. Each of the last two summers, she has made over 10,000 threes each summer. Not shot, but made 10,000 threes. This past fall, I had to ask her not to shoot for awhile because she was developing tendonitis in her elbow.  She agreed for about two days. Sara Wood would be very proud of Jessica.

Lieber Catches Fire in Alleman Win

Streaks went up 30-26 over Alleman, and hit a hot stretch in the third quarter that allowed us to get the win.  In the first half, Alleman had an answer to our pressure and consistently beat us. In the first half we did force 18 turnovers but shot only 16% from the field. The big stat was our excessive fouling in the first half, we fouled 12 times in the first half which allowed them to make 11 trips to the foul line. Alleman is the BEST team we play at winning the battle of the foul line.

Final was Streaks 69-58.

Galesburg High- 1929

My mother, Marjorie Evans Massey attended Galesburg HS and graduated in 1929. She was editor of the Reflector (yearbook), involved in debate, and was on the championship girls basketball team. Yes, championship girls basketball team in 1929!!

Galesburg High School- 1929 (located in the block of Public Safety Building)

AP State Polls

It is interesting that by my estimation, 12 of the top 20 teams in AAAA & AAA have at least some form of "open enrollment."

15 of rated teams have participated in our summer leagues in the past!!! I have highlighted those teams who have come here in the past.

Class 4A
School	W-L	Pts	Prv
1. Bolingbrook (7)	17-2	78	1
2. Edwardsville (1)	23-2	67	3
3. Whitney Young	18-2	66	2
T4.Fenwick	23-2	51	4
T4.Bartlett	23-1	51	5
6. Libertyville	24-0	39	6
7. Hononegah	24-3	30	7
8. DeKalb	20-2	16	9
9. River Forest Trinity	21-3	12	8
10. Proviso East	22-2	11	NR

Others receiving votes: East St. Louis 9. Chicago Heights Marian 9. Geneva 1.

Allison Mangieri- A Shooter

Allison Mangieri is one of three sophomores who have practice & played with the soph team, but have also dressed with the varsity. I think Allison is a good shooter now, who will become a great shooter over the next two years. I am excited about her potential to become a really good three point shooter for us on the varsity.

An advantage for Allison and the younger players in our program is that they have been able to see us play in the System, so hopefully it has helped her be aware of the opportunities she can have as a three point shooter on the varsity. So hopefully she is excited about the possibilities. This year she already has had a varsity game with 3 made threes- so hopefully that will help inspire her to set some high goals and work to be a great shooter for us!