Streaks Scrapbook- G-Club & Letterman Jackets

1966 G-Club- This is a picture of the G-Club in 1966. In the 1960’s, most athletes bought letterman’s jackets. Jackets were sold at Gale Wards on North Prairie. The school gave Gale Wards a list of varsity letter winners. Only G-Club members could purchase a jacket. If an athlete won a sophomore letter, they were not yet eligible to purchase a jacket.

If an athlete could not afford a jacket, there were several boosters who anonymously bought jackets for them. 

Legends- 2005 Alleman State Champs

Western Big 6 schools have won 7 State Basketball Championships in girls and boys basketball. 

1913 Galesburg (Boys)

1934 Quincy (Boys)

1977 Sterling (Girls)

1981 Quincy (Boys)

2005 Alleman (Girls)

2011 Rock Island (Boys)

2023 Moline (Boys)

WB6 Update- Feb. 12

Girls WB6 Standings

1- Sterling      12-1 (25-5)

2- Galesburg.  10-3 (21-7)

3- Alleman       9-4  (22-8)

4- Quincy        8-5  (18-10)

5- Moline        6-7  (13-14)

6- Rock Island  5-8  (13-14)

7- Geneseo     2-11  (8-20)

7- UTHS         0-13  (1-29)

Boys WB6 Standings

1- Quincy       12-0   (25-2)

2- Rock Island 10-2  (24-4)

3- Moline.       10-2. (24-5)

4- UTHS         7-5   (20-8)

5- Sterling      5-7  (14-14)

6- Galesburg.  2-10  (8-21)

7- Alleman     1-11   (4-23)

8- Geneseo    1-11   (1-23)

Reflections- Tulsa’s Union HS

All of us associated with athletics have pride in our schools, our conferences, and our state. When my teams first went to the Chicago suburbs to play, I was so impressed with their facilities and their skill level. It made us better playing stronger teams. When we started going to Mattoon at Christmas, it quickly became obvious that there were many good teams in central and southern Illinois. When we went to the University of Michigan and to North Carolina to team camps, I quickly learned there was good basketball played everywhere. 

Fast Break with CSC’s Antonia Kisler

I need to be honest. Antonia Kisler is not having a good year at Sandburg. Antonia is having a GREAT year at Sandburg. She has started the last 20 games, shooting 41% from the field, 84% from the line, averages 15.3points, averages 9.3 rebounds, and she has 10 double-doubles on the season. 

Since January 1, she has scored in double figures every game. She is averaging 19.9 points per game, and has double-doubles in 5 of last 8 games. 

From my perspective, it is so exciting to see a player like Antonia succeed in college. Her work ethic is elite, and her unselfishness is what every coach dreams of having on their team. So Antonia’s success is not an accident. 

Inside Hoops- What Do You Emphasize?

There are many stats that are important to coaches and to players. Depending on each team's style of play, coaches choose emphasize particular stats. 

Stats can be used to evaluate why teams win and lose. Stats can be used to help educate players on how to evaluate their performance. 

Quiz- Illinois Basketball History

There are 65 questions in this quiz that is primarily focused on legendary coaches and programs in Illinois girls and boys basketball. Here is what your scores will mean:

Less than 20- You landed on this blog by mistake.

20-29- You hang out with people who are basketball fans.

30-39- Impressive, you are a serious basketball fan.

40-49- When it comes to basketball- more people should be listening to you. 

50-65- The keys to the Illinois Basketball Museum are being mailed to you right now!!

Friday Fotos- Our Tulsa

Tulsa in Winter- Some retired people go to Florida and others to Arizona. The Massey’s chose a January trip to Tulsa. This is Minnie and Nellie outside our Air BnB with downtown skyline in the background.

Downtown Tulsa- Tulsa has an impressive skyline in the downtown.

WB6 Update- Bradley Longcor III- Moving Up

Bradley Longcor III moves up Quincy all-time scoring list, and moves up the list of leading scorers at the 8 schools of the WB6. Presently at 1,773 career points, he has the 7th highest total of any players at the 8 schools. 

Longcor has 6 regular season games left, and the possibility of as many as 7 tourney games for the highly ranked Blue Devils, so he may keep moving on up the list.

WB6 Update- Feb 5

 

Girls WB6 Standings

1- Sterling      10-1 (23-5)

2- Galesburg.  9-2. (20-6)

3- Alleman     8-3  (21-7)

4- Quincy       6-5  (15-10)

5- Moline        5-6  (12-13)

6- Rock Island 4-7  (12-13)

7- Geneseo     2-9  (8-18)

7- UTHS         0-11  (1-26)

Boys WB6 Standings

1- Quincy       10-0   (22-2)

2- Rock Island 8-2  (21-4)

3- Moline.       8-2. (22-4)

4- UTHS         7-3   (19-6)

5- Sterling      3-7  (11-13)

6- Galesburg.  2-8  (8-19)

7- Alleman     1-9   (4-20)

8- Geneseo    1-9   (1-20)

2025 Streaks- Alums Update- Feb 5

Some Silver Streak alums are getting after it on the collegiate level. We are proud of the work and commitment of all these players. 

Jaylin McCants- Dubuque (14-5, 8-2)

54% FG, 32% Threes, 19.8ppg, 7.3rpg

Old School Coaches- Approach to Post Season

 

This Week’s Question

Basketball seasons are in process of winding down, and heading into the post season. What were some of the things you did in preparation or approach to the post season? Were there adjustments you made as you went into the post season?

Reflections- Green and Gold- Laugh, Cry, and Love

We finally got to see the film “Green and Gold.” I don’t remember ever being so anxious to see a film. I felt like my brother, Mark when our family had to rush home so Mark could watch some group called the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show.

The age old vaudeville question is, “Will it play in Peoria?” We went to a Sunday matinee at Peoria’s Grand Prairie Theater. Green and Gold was indeed great in Peoria. 

Players Playbook- Winning Isn't Everyone's Priority

Each player has their own unique set of goals. Some players may have individual goals that are very important to them, as well as team goals. 

An individual player's goals can be shaped by their coaches, their teammates, and by their parents. Goals are often the source of inspiration and drive for an athlete. Obviously the more the player "owns their goals," the better. Having a goal that is "what dad wants," is seldom productive or healthy for an athlete.

Classic- 1966 Galesburg vs Costa

 Biggest Game in Galesburg Basketball History

If Galesburg fans were asked to name the “greatest game in Galesburg history,” they probably would have a whole lot of games

to choose from. 1956 Rockford West in Super, 1965 Pekin at Galesburg, 1966 Springfield, 1969 Proviso East at Galesburg, 1976 Richwoods at Galesburg, and 1998 Whitney Young. And you could even add in girls games with 1995 Quincy in Sectional, 1996 vs Freeport, 1997 vs Taylorville, and 1999 vs Loyola. 

My point is that there have been a lot of “great” games in Galesburg basketball history, but I believe the “biggest” game in the City of Galesburg history took place in 1966 when Galesburg HS played Costa HS for the Regional championship. Both teams from the same town, and both teams good enough to make a real splash in the State Tournament.