1988 Streaks Baseball- State Champions- “The Record Speaks for Itself”

While Galesburg HS had a rich tradition in athletics, going into the 1987-8 school year only three Silver Streaks had ever won an IHSA Team State Championship. The 1913 boys basketball team, 1963 boys golf, and 1972 boys golf teams were GHS’s only 3 State Champs. The 1988 Streaks boys baseball team became the 4th Illinois State Champs. 

Coaches’ Corner- Iverson Curl

Most teams run an Iverson action for one of their best players, just to get them the ball on a wing with their defender maybe out of position so they can have open shot or a good angle to drive baseline. To prevent this, teams will work hard to get the defender to follow right behind the guard on their cut. This is an easy counter for the cutter. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Whitney Dehler Hanlon 2009

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Whitney Dehler Hanlon from the GHS class of 2009.

1995 Illinois Girls Basketball Class AA State Tourney

           

Massey Quiz #43- Baseball Players and Nicknames

This is a test of baseball players and their nicknames. I will give you the nicknames and you tell me the players actual name. 

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. 

Coaches’ Corner- Foul Up Three or Play It Out? What analytics say.

A team is up three late in the game. The question is whether you foul or play it out. 

If you are watching on TV, the universal answer is- “They have to do what they practice.”

What should a team practice?

The Galesburg Archive- Celebrating Our Educational Roots

This is a trip around Galesburg looking at schools from the past and schools from the present. 

Which schools did you attend? 

What are your memories? 

Favorite teachers / favorite classes?

How did you get to school?

Who were your classmates?

Share your memories in Massey Basketball Blog comments or Facebook comments. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Kevin Trueblood 1999

Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile” features Kevin Trueblood from GHS class of 1999. 

Galesburg’s Time Capsule- This Week in History (April 27, 2026)

 

This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week? 

The Old Galesburg HS- An Aerial View

Old GHS in Broad St & Tompkins St.

I am sharing an aerial view of the block of old Galesburg HS, Churchill JH, and Steele Gym. 

1967 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney

State Champions- Pekin

Coaches Clinic with Geno Auriemma

Through the years, I had an opportunity to hear Geno Auriemma speak several times at clinics. The following are some simple thoughts that he shared.

Players Playbook- Working to Be a Good Three Point Shooter

 

When I was coaching, it was not unusual for a player to launch threes in a game that might not even hit the rim. They might be shooting only 15% from three in games but thought they should be able to keep launching up the threes. 

My Scout Report- WNBA Starting & NBA Fighting (4-25-26)

My observations from another week of basketball and retirement…

1987 Streaks Baseball- Elite 8 Appearance

The Regular Season- 14 wins & 13 losses

The 1987 Silver Streaks baseball team made it to the Elite 8. This was Galesburg’s first trip to State in baseball since 1973. Galesburg HS started baseball in 1946 and during the next 41 years, the Streaks made it to State five times- 1946, 1956, 1962, 1966, and 1972.