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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Streaks Alumni Profile- Mike Haptonstahl 1975




























Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Mike Haptonstahl from the GHS class of 1975.

Mike was a runner and a leader on the first team that I coached at GHS- the cross country team in the Fall of 1974. I will always be appreciate of that teams approach to running, and their approach to a young, inexperienced coach who made his share of mistakes. 

Mike remained in Galesburg so it has been enjoyable to remain in contact with him thru the years. 

Massey Quiz #48- Even More Doors of Galesburg

 


    










 I have fifteen pictures of Galesburg DOORS. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!

1947 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney


























State Champions- Paris

2nd in State- Champaign

3rd in State- Pinckneyville

4th in State- Pekin

Monday, June 1, 2026

Streaks Alumni Profile Vicki (Wardell) Legge 1990




















Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Vicki (Wardell) Legge from the GHS class of 1990.

Vicki was active as an athlete at Lombard and at GHS. She has always had an enthusiasm for the Silver Streaks- first as a student and now as an adult. 

For me it was special having coached Vicki in girls basketball, and then being able to coach her daughter, Kelsi. After playing, Kelsi became an assistant in Streaks basketball so Vicki has been an enthusiastic supporter of Streaks basketball for decades. 

Vicki played an important role in getting Lombard’s Gym named in honor of Phil Erickson. Her leadership was very impressive!!


Sunday, May 31, 2026

This Week in Galesburg History (June 1, 2026)

  




“This Week in Galesburg History,” Ryan Kohl was hot, the Orpheum was cool, and Jimmie Johnson’s Car #48 became a favorite. 


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? 


“This Week in Galesburg History” appears Mondays on the WGIL website and Massey Basketball Blog. 

Coaches’ Corner- Fever Horns Set w/ Side Ball Screen for Clark
























This is a nice action the Fever use with Clark as point guard to get her to her into a side ball screen off an Iverson cut. 

1977 Illinois Girls Basketball State Tourney



















IHSA’s First State Basketball Tourney for Girls


State Champions- Sterling

2nd in State- Washington

3rd in State- Palatine Fremd

4th in State- Centralia

My Scout Report- I Want to Be a Fever Fan But















This is a reflection on another week of basketball and retirement…

IBCA- Boys/Girls- All-Star Rosters, Complete All-State Teams, All-Academic Teams





















The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association provides many services for coaches and athletes. It promotes the sport of basketball, educates coaches, and recognizes athletes. From the IBCA newsletter, this year’s…

All-State Teams- Boys & Girls, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A

Hall of Fame Honorees

All-Star Rosters for This Summer Games

All-Academic Teams

Fall Clinic Info

Saturday, May 30, 2026

30 Coaching Tips from Twitter














If you are on X (Twitter), you may have seen some of these ideas. This is simply a collection of some of the best things that I have seen on Twitter the last couple weeks.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Western Big 6 Tradition- State Champs & Top 4 Finishes



















The Western Big 6 prides itself on being a strong athletic conference. There are many ways to measure excellence in sports. One of the measures of sports success is winning a State Championship or placing at State. Here is a look at the WB6 Team State Champions and State Placers.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Streaks Alumni Profile- Eric Doss 1976


















Today’s Streaks Alumni Profile features Eric Doss from the GHS class of 1976. 

Eric had an excellent career as a multi-sport athlete for the Streaks. He was a guard, who seemed to be able to often make the big play on the Streaks Elite 8 basketball team

While he had a great basketball career, he was outstanding as a baseball player. Eric went onto play baseball for Western Illinois. 

Massey Quiz #47- Cities and Tourist Sites









This week’s quiz is asking you to match up tourist sites with the city they are located in. Good luck and enjoy!!

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. 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1972 Illinois Boys Basketball Class A State Tourney



























State Champions- Lawrenceville
















Streaks Alumni Profile- Kevin Stone 1984



















Today’s “Streaks Alumni Profile features Kevin Stone from the GHS class of 1984. 

Kevin is one of the most inspiring people that I know, both as a student and now as an adult. I am so glad that he was willing to share some of his memories from GHS and what he is up to today.