It has been a fun year researching stories for Massey Basketball Blog. I especially appreciate WGIL giving me the opportunity to share some of these stories on the WGIL website. At the end of the year, I wanted to share some of my favorites from 2025.
It would be great if you would share your favorites in the comments.
Favorite Feature Stories
Harley Knosher and the Bucks Basketball Camps
Beyond the Gold- Silver Streaks Individual State Champions
Choosing to Come Back to Galesburg- Young People Returning
Sports Reporters Sharing Great Game Memories
Dick Lindstrom, Lute Olson, and Iowa Scouting
William Allen- GHS Teacher Killed in WWII
Parents Share Helping Sons/Daughters Have Positive Sports Experience
Twins and Triplets Share Their Stories
Favorite Stories Focusing on People
Jodie Prina- Galesburg Girls Basketball’s First Star
Ian Davies- GHS JV Player Becomes Leading Olympic Scorer
Michael Hanlon- Talking with Michael on the Patio
Gauge Shipp- Wrestling State Champ
John Willy- Legendary GHS Swim Coach
Ray VanHootegen- Legendary GHS Swim Coach
CC VanDyke- Legendary GHS Football Coach
Lily Furrow- Choosing Not to Specialize
Favorite Looks at Streaks History
1913 GHS State Championship Basketball Team
1964- Galesburg vs Cobden
1966- Galesburg HS vs Costa HS
1924- Knox College vs Lombard College- Game that changed the sport.
Galesburg Silver Streaks- How GHS Became the Silver Streaks
Old GHS, Old Churchill, and Old Steele Gym
Basketball Rules Changes
1979-1980 Streaks Girls Tennis
My Favorite Articles
Andie Allison Leibach Share Positive Role Parents Can Play
Sara Wood Talks Leadership
Legacy of George Washington Gale- Knox and Galesburg
1974-5- My First Year Teaching
My All-Time Favorite Streaks Basketball Player
Allen Massey’s Journey
It’s All Here- Check It Out
Streaks Alumni Profiles
Massey Quizzes
Streaks History
Basketball History
Coaches’ Clinics
Players’ Playbook
Jay Redfern’s Podcasts






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