Massey Quiz #37: Galesburg Places

 

 I have fifteen Galesburg pictures of the past and present. There may be pictures of places, people, monuments, parts of buildings, and even more. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!

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. 

WB6 Update- Boys All-Time Leading Scorers

The following is a list of the leading scorers at WB6 schools. It is not points scored just in WB6 games but points scored throughout their careers. So this is a list of the top career scorers in boys basketball at Alleman, Galesburg, Geneseo, Moline, Quincy, Rock Island, Sterling, and UTHS. 

2026 Streaks Girls Soccer Preview

Coach Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones is starting her third season as the head coach of the Galesburg HS Girls Soccer program. I had an opportunity to ask her to give me a preview of this year’s Streaks Soccer..

Coaches’ Corner- Hey Coach, Let Me Shoot Threes

I remember after a huge win, all of us were celebrating. It was one of those wins where players and coaches were really excited. Twenty minutes after the buzzer, a parent came up to me and asked,”Coach, why can’t my daughter get to shoot threes like the other players?” 

Scott Shaver’s Top NBA Prospects to Watch in March Madness

NCAA March Madness is an exciting time of the year. Many have been busy studying teams this week to fill out their brackets. And once our brackets are put together, we are anxious to watch the teams. 

One other thing that will be intriguing is to become familiar with the top players. Most NBA Draft Projections have the top ten players taken being college freshmen- so players we may not have seen. I know I want to get a chance to watch these top prospects. Here is a kind of composite list from several different draft experts:

2026 Streaks Softball Preview

 There is a real excitement headed into the Galesburg HS’s softball season this Spring. There is a new coach and a new start. The Streaks will be led by a young, energetic coach. GHS grad, Andrea Sampson takes over the softball program this Spring. Andrea had outstanding high school and college careers playing softball. 

I asked her to give us a preview of what is ahead for the Silver Streaks Softball Program…

1961 Streaks- Regional Champs

 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Derek Brackett 2013

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Derek Brackett from the GHS Class of 2013. 

Derek has carved out an impressive career in strength and conditioning. He worked his way up the ladder, and today is working with elite athletes. He works with young athletes as well as with top college and pro athletes. He engineers programs to meet their specific needs as athletes. 

Owen Muelder: Lessons on Galesburg and the Underground Railroad

Owen Muelder is the Director of the Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Center at Knox College. The Knox College “Freedom Center” was established as part of the National Park Service’s “Network to Freedom” program in 2006. In addition, it has been sanctioned by the Underground Railroad Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The Knox Center has national recognition, and Owen is considered one of the leading scholars on the Underground Railroad.

My Scout Report- Nets, Pools, Pain, & Joy

This is my thoughts on another week of basketball and retirement…

1993 Illinois Girls Basketball Class A State Tourney

State Champions- Carthage

Players Playbook- Five Steps to Championship Growth

 

“How can I become a great basketball player?” It all starts in the off-season. To grow and develop, it takes a plan. Here are Five Steps for Championship Growth…

Classic- 1956 Galesburg vs Rockford West- Super-Sectional

In a game for the ages, the Galesburg Silver Streaks lost to Rockford West in 2 OT’s in the Super-Sectional. In this era, the 2nd OT was sudden death. West went onto win the State Championship.

WB6 Update- Girls Basketball All-Time Leading Scorers

This is a list of girls basketball leading scorers at WB6 schools. It is not the girls at Alleman, Galesburg, Geneseo, Moline, Quincy, Rock Island, Sterling, and UTHS who have the highest career points. This is each players total points scored in their career. 

Streaks Alumni Profile- Jeremy Kleine (1989), Molly (White) Kleine (1991)

Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Jeremy Kleine (1989) and Molly (White) Kleine (1991).