From 1996 thru 2001, Galesburg girls basketball won a record six supersectionals in a row. After a win in 2001, an opposing coach commented, "I am so tired of seeing the Pacheco's." Megan and Sarah Pacheco were key players on five of the six teams. Every year it seemed like Megan or Sarah had an heroic performance on our trips to State.
1997- vs. Belvidere at DeKalb Supersectional- Megan as a freshmen scored regularly on a lob play from Molly Watson.
1998- vs. Rock Island at Rock Island Sectional- Megan as a sophomore grabbed a high pass from Jaque Howard, scored inside, was fouled, and made the free throw. The play helped break open a close game.
1999- vs. Harlem at NIU Supersectional- sophomore Sarah in the closing seconds hit the game winner off of a pass from sophomore Rachel Bicego to send us to state with a game winner.
2000- vs Moline at Streator in Sectional Finals- senior Megan hit a three off a reobund and pass from Michelle Flaar to tie the game and send it to an overtime win.
2001- vs Peoria Central at Redbird in Elite 8- senior Sarah playing with a mask to protect a broken nose scored early and often to beat Peoria by 20 point after having lost to them earlier in the season.
The late "90's and early '00's were a great time for Galesburg girls basketball. It took a lot of very good players to make some very good teams. But for 5 years, there was always a Pacheco at the heart of each team. Their ability made them very good, but their loyalty is what made them great. No one has been more loyal to their teammates, and more loyal to me as a coach than Megan and Sarah Pacheco.
Massey- What are you up to now- where do you live, what are you doing and tell me about your family.
Megan- I work for Easter Seals of Iowa as an Employment Specialist for high school students. I live in Waukee, Iowa. I am married to Eric Szalo, and have two daugthers- Maryne 13 and Adelyne 9. Maryne plays basketball and soccer, while Adelyne plays basketball and gymnastics. I have coached both of them and we do shoot in our driveway. Maryne listens way better to me dad than to me. I don't know anything about basketball! We end up facetime my dad while in the driveway for him to work with her.
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Not everyone gets to play with their sister. How did it help you having your sister on the team? Any special memories?
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