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. 

Illinois- Winningest Basketball Schools- Girls & Boys Wins Combined

There may be schools who should be on this list but the school has not submitted records to the IHSA. These are total from the beginning of the 2024-5 season. The order is Total Wins, Boys Wins, Girls Wins. Thanks to Steve Allen of the IBCA for the work he does with win totals. 

1- Centralia.    3190.   2381  809 

2- Teutopolis.  3159.    1982 1177

3- Galesburg.  2931.    1884. 1047

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.

Galesburg vs Costa- 1966 at Bushnell

 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 debate. 1956 Rockford W in Super, 1965 Pekin at Galesburg, 1966 Springfield and others, 1969 Proviso E 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 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.