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GHS Sports AudioREPLAY: Silver Streaks Boys in Taylor Thiel's First Game as Head CoachIn their first game under new head coach Taylor Thiel, the Silver Streaks boys team beat the Limestone Rockets, 86-60. The game was tight throughout the first quarter, but a 10-2 run in the second energized the team for the rest of the way. Three Silver Streaks finished with 20 or more points on the night. Cesaire Bile led the Streaks with 23 points and added 7 rebounds. Jaxon Wyatt contributed with 21 points and 9 rebounds, and Keigen Crummer finished with a career-high 20. Galesburg as a team shot 32 of 59 from the field, 12 of 27 from three, and 10 of 14 from the line. The Streaks nabbed 36 rebounds, had...
2025-11-271h 41
GHS Sports AudioREPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs AllemanIn their first Western Big 6 Conference game, the Silver Streaks girls basketball team defeated the Alleman Pioneers, 58-23. The Streaks extend their undefeated start to the season to five games and add a conference win to that record. Zaniyah Carter led the team in scoring with 11 points. Taylor Herchenroder, Grace Herchenroder, and Eleanor Johnson scored 9 points each and Jozalyn Kilgore added 7. The Streaks went 23 of 41 overall from the field, 8 of 17 from the 3-point line, and 4 of 9 from the charity stripe. Galesburg had 26 rebounds as well as 16 assists on 17 turnovers. For the second straight game, Zaniyah Carter was named the Dave's Auto Bod...
2025-11-2600 minGHS Sports AudioREPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Springfield | Thanksgiving TournamentIn their second game of the day on Saturday at the Thanksgiving Tournament at John Thiel Gym, the Silver Streaks girls basketball team extended their undefeated start to the season to 4 games with a win over the Springfield Senators, 78 - 56. A true team effort in the scoring for the Streaks with 10 players scoring in the game. Zaniyah Carter led the way with 18 points, both Taylor Herchenroder and Jozalyn Kilgore each scored 12, 10 points from Grace Herchenroder, and Lily Furrow finished with 8 points. Overall the team was 34 of 64 from the field, 7 of 15 from the 3-point line, and 3 of 6 from the charity stripe. G...
2025-11-231h 26GHS Sports AudioREPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Metamora | Thanksgiving TournamentThe GHS girls basketball team continued play in their own Thanksgiving Tournament at John Thiel Gym Saturday morning against Metamora. It was a back and forth game to begin with and Galesburg trailed for the first time this season, but only briefly. The Silver Streaks went on a 28 - 7 run the rest of the 1st half and went on to handily win over the Redbirds, 59 - 43. Jozalyn Kilgore led the way in scoring for Galesburg with 17 points, Lily Furrow finished with 10, Grace Herchenroder scored 8, and both Zaniyah Carter and Ella Herchenroder ended with 7 points. Overall the Streaks were 24 of 54 from...
2025-11-231h 30
GHS Sports AudioREPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Robinson | Thanksgiving TournamentThe Silver Streaks girls basketball team began play in the Galesburg Thanksgiving Tournament at John Thiel Gym Friday night with a win over the Robinson Maroons, 49 - 24. Galesburg is 2 - 0 on the season. In scoring, Lily Furrow led the way for the Streaks with 11 points, Jozalyn Kilgore scored 10, Ella Herchenroder finished with 9, and Sophia Kisler scored 6 points. Overall, Galesburg was 21 of 57 from the field, 3 of 19 from the 3-point line, and 4 of 11 from the charity stripe. They brought down 39 rebounds, had 12 assists, and 7 turnovers while causing the Maroons to turnover the ball 15 times. Mitch McVey and Jason Wessels awarded the Dave's A...
2025-11-221h 24
Galesburg's Morning News25% Illinois Tax Credit for Local Giving – GCF's Josh Gibb Breaks It Down“25% state tax credit for donations to permanent local endowments — Josh Gibb explains how it works, who qualifies, and why the credits can run out before December 31.” Josh Gibb, President & CEO of the Galesburg Community Foundation, joins Galesburg’s Morning News to break down the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program — one of the best giving incentives in the country. Key points from the interview: Donate to a permanent endowment at GCF → receive a 25% credit on your Illinois state income tax Example: Give $1,000 → the state effectively gives you $250 back Available to individuals, couples, corporations, trusts — anyone with an Illinois tax liability No minimum gift; in...
2025-11-1419 min
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Defeat Geneseo To Advance In RegionalsMonday night at John Thiel Gym, the Galesburg boys basketball team beat Geneseo for the third time this season and advanced in the Regionals. The Silver Streaks won, 57-39, and improve to 11-20 on the season. Galesburg will now play the defending 3A state champs, the Metamora Redbirds, Wednesday night in the Geneseo Regional Semifinals game. Galesburg shot 42% from the field and 35% from 3-point range. The Silver Streaks won in the turnover battle, only giving up the ball 8 times to Geneseo's 14 turnovers. Galesburg is 7-1 when they commit fewer turnovers than their opponent. And with a win in their final...
2024-02-201h 37
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Basketball Team Finishes Regular Season With A Win Over AllemanThe Galesburg boys basketball team finished the regular season Tuesday night with a win on Senior Night at John Thiel Gym over the Alleman Pioneers, 64 - 53. Galesburg closes out the regular season 10-20 overall and 4-10 in the Western Big 6. Click the play button below to listen to the Senior Night presentation prior to the game: http://www.wgil.galesburg.info/sports/021324ghsboys-seniornight.mp3 For most of the game it was a back-and-forth battle with ten lead changes and five ties in the game, and at the end of the 3rd quarter it was tied at 44. But the Silver Streaks p...
2024-02-141h 42
GHS Sports AudioGHS Girls Basketball Team Advances To Regional Championship Game With Win Over Peoria RichwoodsThe Galesburg girls outscored Peoria Richwoods 21-5 in the 2nd quarter alone Tuesday night on their way to a dominating win in their Regional Semifinal game, 69-55. The Silver Streaks now advance to the Regional Championship game against the Morton Potters Thursday (2/15) night. The Silver Streaks capitalized on the 21 turnovers by the Knights and were clutch in their free throw shooting. Senior Kiarra Kilgore was locked-in with her shots, scoring a career-high 37 points, including 10 for 15 shooting from the free throw line. Alexis Edgerson finished with 20 points, Antonia Kisler scored 7 points, and 4 points from Jozalyn Kilgore. Overall, the Streaks shot 50% from t...
2024-02-131h 46
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Score A Conference Win Over GeneseoFriday night at John Thiel Gym, the Galesburg boys basketball team defeated the Geneseo Maple Leafs, 61 - 44. Galesburg is now 9-20 on the season and 3-10 in Western Big 6 play. Leading scorers for the Silver Streaks included Jace Keith with a career-high 31 points, Gino Williams with 9 points, Tyree Taylor had 7 points, and Demetrius Watson scored 4 points. Overall, Galesburg made 49% of their shots from the field and 60% from the free throw line. With 12 points scored in the 1st quarter and 24 in the 1st half, Jace Keith set the tone for the Silver Streaks early in the game and was named the...
2024-02-101h 36
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Suffer Loss To Alleman In Final Game Of The Regular SeasonIn the final game of the regular season, the Galesburg girls basketball team fell to the Alleman Pioneers, 51 -38, in a Western Big 6 conference match-up. The Silver Streaks finish the regular season 25-6 overall, and in 4th place in the conference at 10-4. Scoring for the Silver Streaks was led by Kiarra Kilgore with 17 points, Alexis Edgerson had 10 points, Ella Herchenroder had 4 points, and Antonia Kisler and Taylor Herchenroder both finished with 2 points. Galesburg struggled to get the ball to go down, shooting just 32% from the field and going 5 of 18 for 3-pointers. Alleman had a better shooting night at 43% and w...
2024-02-091h 45
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Fall To Sterling At HomeFor the Galesburg boys basketball team Tuesday night, the 3rd quarter is when the game got out of hand as Sterling out scored the Silver Streaks 27-11. Sterling never relinquished control on their way to the win at John Thiel Gym, 73-44. Galesburg is now 8-20 on the season and 2-10 in Western Big 6 play. Leading scorers for Galesburg included Jackson Crock Sibbing with 12 points and Tyree Taylor scored 11. Jace Keith contributed 7 points, as did Demetrius Watson coming off the bench. Leading rebounders in the game for Galesburg were Gino Williams and Tyree, both with 7. The Silver Streaks shot 31% from...
2024-02-071h 30
GHS Sports AudioKiarra Kilgore Becomes GHS Girls Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer in Win Over FreeportIn a well-rounded performance on a long road trip, the Galesburg girls basketball team got the win against the Freeport Pretzels Monday night, 69-45. The Silver Streaks are now 25-5 on the season. Going into the game, Galesburg's Kiarra Kilgore needed 9 points to surpass Sarah Larson's record as all-time leading scorer in Silver Streaks girls basketball history, and did so early in the game as she led the Streaks in scoring with 24 points. With 1 regular season game remaining and a postseason run, she now has 1922 career points. For surpassing that milestone during the game, Kiarra was named the Dave’s Au...
2024-02-061h 29
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Prevail In A Hard-Fought Game With Rock IslandIn a defensive battle that saw a combined 40 turnovers between the two teams, the Galesburg girls basketball team got another conference win beating the Rocks at Rock Island, 41-38. The Silver Streaks are now 24-5 overall on the season and 10-3 in Western Big 6 games. For Galesburg, Kiarra Kilgore led the way with another double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, as well as 3 steals, 1 assist and 1 blocked shot. Antonia Kisler had 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals. Syriah Boyd scored 6 points with 3 rebounds and an assist. Alexis Edgerson finished with 4 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 assist, and Jozalyn Kilgore had 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals in t...
2024-02-041h 53
GHS Sports AudioSolid Offensive Effort By The Galesburg Boys Basketball Team In A Win Over Peoria QuestIn their first home game in almost a month, the Galesburg High School boys basketball team scored their per game season average (51 points) in the first half on their way to an 89-77 win over Peoria Quest Saturday afternoon. The Silver Streaks are now 8-19 on the season, with just three games left on the schedule. It was an offensive battle with 129 shots attempted in the game between both teams. Everyone who played for Galesburg scored, including five players scoring double-digits. Jace Keith scored a career high 27 points, Tyree Taylor had 14, Ethan Oxley with 12, and Gino Williams finished with 10 points...
2024-02-031h 33
GHS Sports AudioBrief Winning Streak for the Galesburg Boys Basketball Team Ends With Loss To MolineAfter back-to-back conference wins, the Galesburg boys basketball team traveled to Wharton Field House Friday night and lost to the Moline Maroons, 70-38. The Silver Streaks are 7-19 on the season and 2-9 in Western Big 6 conference play. The 3rd quarter did in the Streaks once again. Actually in the 1st and 3rd quarters Galesburg was out-scored 44-13, but in the 2nd and 4th quarters they were only out-scored 26-25. Turnovers also contributed to the loss with the Streaks turning the ball over 8 times in the first half, and then another 8 times in the 3rd quarter alone. None of the S...
2024-02-031h 20
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Win over Geneseo on Senior NightThe Galesburg girls basketball team got a hard-fought win over Geneseo on Senior Night at John Thiel Gym on Thursday, 42-36. The Silver Streaks are now 23-5 on the season, 9-3 in the Western Big 6 and currently in 2nd place in the conference. Galesburg held on to win it despite being outscored in the 4th quarter, 15-7. In scoring for the Silver Streaks, Kiarra Kilgore led the way with 23 points. Alexis Edgerson finished with 10 points. Ella Herchenroder scored 5 points. Syriah Boyd and Taylor Herchenroader both scored 2 points. The Streaks were 15 of 44 from the field and 3 of 16 from 3-point range and...
2024-02-021h 43
GHS Sports AudioBack To Back Conference Wins For The Galesburg Boys Basketball TeamAfter going winless in conference play for most of the season, the Galesburg boys basketball team got their 2nd conference win in a row with 54-40 win over Alleman Tuesday night. The Silver Streaks are now 7-18 on the season and 2-8 in Western Big 6 conference play. The game was close most of the way with Galesburg leading Alleman by 2 points at halftime and also at the end of the 3rd quarter. It was the Streaks defense that kept them in the lead. But then Galesburg opened it up in the 4th quarter shooting 6 out of 9 from the field, 3 of 4...
2024-01-311h 46
GHS Sports AudioSecond Win In As Many Nights For The Galesburg Girls Basketball TeamIn an effort to make up for some games that were cancelled during the last couple of weeks due to the weather, the Galesburg girls basketball team took a long road trip to Serena for a non-conference match-up with the Huskers Tuesday night. It was a battle between two 21-win teams going into the game, with the Silver Streaks coming away with the win, 63-38. The Silver Streaks dominated the boards with 42 rebounds, including 20 on the offensive end. A good shooting night overall with Galesburg making 38% of their shots from the field. Kiarra Kilgore was the scoring leader with 30 points a...
2024-01-311h 29
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Win Big Over Normal WestThe Galesburg girls basketball team ended a 3-game losing streak Monday night with a win over Normal West, 80-55. The Silver Streaks are now 21-5 on the season. Kiarra Kilgore led the Streaks with 33 points. Alexis Edgerson finished with 20 points, including 5 for 5 from the free throw line, and the third player finishing with double digit scoring was freshman Jozalyn Kilgore with 10 points. Overall Galesburg was 30 of 53 for 57% shooting on the night. Alexis Edgerson really got the Streaks running early in the game hitting 3 of her first 5 three-point shots along with a couple of free throws in the first quarter. Alexis...
2024-01-301h 33
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Basketball Team Gets First Conference Win Of The SeasonThe Galesburg boys basketball team traveled to Geneseo Monday night and came away with their first win in the Western Big 6 conference this season, defeating the Maple Leafs, 69-34. The Silver Streaks are now 6-18 on the season. Tyree Taylor was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for the energy level and the tone he set for the team in the game. He finished with a career high 23 points along with 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals. Overall Galesburg ended up with 30% shooting from the field, but set a season-high from the free throw line making 80% of their...
2024-01-301h 36
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Basketball Team Falls to United TownshipThe Galesburg High School girls basketball team continued to struggle with their shooting when they faced United Township at John Thiel Gym Saturday afternoon. With only 30% of their shots made, the Silver Streaks lost to the Panthers, 55-42. It's the third loss in a row for the Streaks, who are now 20 - 5 on the season and 8 - 3 in Western Big 6 conference games. Galesburg generated 19 turnovers and out rebounded United Township in the game, but then couldn't convert those defensive efforts into points. The Silver Streaks were 15 of 37 from inside the arc, and just 2 of 19 from 3-point range. The Dave's Auto...
2024-01-271h 49
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Still In Hunt For 1st Conference Win After Loss To United TownshipAt the Panther Den in East Moline Friday night, the Galesburg boys basketball team once again were hindered by a scoring drought in the 3rd quarter and lost to United Township, 59 - 44. Galesburg was down by only 5 points at the half, but then they came out flat to start the 3rd quarter. By the halfway mark of that quarter, United Township had gone on an 11-1 scoring run, leading by 15. Galesburg got the lead cut down to 8, but then the 3rd quarter ended with Gino Williams of the Silver Streaks being ejected from the game with back-to-back technical fouls. The...
2024-01-271h 45
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Basketball Team Suffers 2nd Conference LossThe Galesburg girls basketball team suffered from a tough shooting night at Quincy Thursday night and lost to the Blue Devils, 62-43. The Silver Streaks were outscored in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, 15-10 and 18-10, and even though they made a scoring run in the 4th quarter, the deficit was just too much to overcome. Galesburg is now 20-4 on the season and 8-2 in the Western Big 6. They are now tied with the Blue Devils for 2nd place in the conference. The Silver Streaks' Kiarra Kilgore finished the night with 21 points. Alexis Edgerson scored 9 points, Syriah Boyd had 6, J...
2024-01-261h 28
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Basketball Team Falls to 3rd Ranked QuincyThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team began a series of six road games at Quincy Tuesday night and lost to the Blue Devils, 77 - 35. Quincy is now 20-1 on the season and currently ranked 3rd in the state in Class 4A. Galesburg started out fast taking a 5-0 lead at the start of the game, but then went cold. They didn't score a basket again until about the 6 minute mark of the 2nd quarter. By that time, Quincy had gone on a 27-1 run and by halftime had a 31-point lead. Silver Streaks are now 5-16 on the season...
2024-01-241h 24
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Fall to Morton in Battle of State Ranked Class 3A TeamsSaturday night at Morton High School's Potterdome, it was a battle of state ranked Class 3A teams. The Galesburg girls basketball team came into the game ranked 3rd while the Morton Lady Potters were ranked 6th. In a very physical game, the Silver Streaks suffered from 17 turnovers and 0 for 9 shooting from 3-point range in a 46 -33 loss to Morton. Senior Kiarra Kilgore led the way for Galesburg with 18 points, 4 steals, 2 assists, and 3 rebounds and was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. In the 1st half, Kiarra kept the Streaks in the game, scoring 12 of their 18 points...
2024-01-211h 44
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Remain Winless in Western Big 6For the first time in about a month, the Galesburg boys basketball team hosted a home game at John Thiel Gym Friday night. But the home court advantage wasn't able to help them overcome a sharp-shooting Rock Island team as the the Silver Streaks fell 79-48 to the Rocks. Galesburg fought hard in the 1st half and kept it a game, but with 57% shooting from the field and 63% shooting from the free throw line, the Rocks pulled away in the 2nd half. The Silver Streaks drop to 5 - 15 on the season, and 0 - 6 in conference play. Senior Gino Williams was...
2024-01-201h 50
GHS Sports AudioSilver Streaks Girls Basketball Team Scores 20th Win of the SeasonThe Galesburg girls basketball team notched their 20th win of the season in a Western Big 6 conference game at Wharton Fieldhouse versus Moline Thursday night, beating the Maroons, 45 - 37. The Silver Streaks are now 20-2 on the season and 8-1 in the conference. In the latest Illinois girls basketball state rankings, Galesburg is currently ranked third in Class 3A behind Lincoln and Peoria Central. It was a sluggish start for Galesburg though, falling behind to Moline in the first quarter, 12-3. But Alexis Edgerson provided the bulk of the scoring for the Streaks in the first half and kept them i...
2024-01-191h 45GHS Sports AudioLackluster Play Leads to Loss For Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Against LimestoneDue to snow days and bitterly cold weather, the Galesburg boys basketball team had not played a game in almost two weeks when they faced the Limestone Rockets Tuesday night. The Silver Streaks just couldn't find a spark to match-up against Limestone, losing 66-38. Galesburg falls to 5 - 14 on the season. Senior Jace Keith was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. He scored 13-points, but just as important was his hustle and competitive attitude, attacking the rim and providing some great interior passing. Next up for the Galesburg boys is a Western Big 6 conference game Friday (1/19) n...
2024-01-171h 34
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Basketball Team Back in the Win Column Against LaSalle-PeruFollowing a tough loss to Alleman Thursday night, the Galesburg girls basketball team turned it around with a win over the LaSalle-Peru Cavaliers on Saturday, 59 - 32, at John Thiel Gym. Galesburg led LaSalle-Peru by double-digits at the end of each quarter, including out-scoring them 14-1 in the 4th quarter. The Silver Streaks are now 18-2 on the season. Once again, Kiarra Kilgore led the Streaks in scoring with 20 points, along with 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals. Alexis Edgerson scored 11 points and had a rebound. Antonia Kisler ended up with 5 points, all in the 4th quarter, along with 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Off...
2024-01-061h 29
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball Team Suffers Another Loss to SterlingIn just over a week, the Galesburg boys basketball team once again played the Sterling Golden Warriors Friday night and lost, 79-44. Last week at the Taylorville Holiday Tournament, Galesburg ended up playing Sterling in a non-conference bracket match-up that Sterling also won. Galesburg was 17 out of 40 from the field, 4 of 11 from three-point range, and 6 of 12 from the free throw line. The Streaks had 15 turnovers in the game while Sterling only had 6. Jace Keith led the way in the scoring for the Silver Streaks with 19 points and Tyree Taylor had 11. Nico Battaglia led the Golden Warriors with 27 points, and that's w...
2024-01-061h 23
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Suffer First Conference Loss of the SeasonThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team had a tough shooting night Thursday at John Thiel Gym in a loss to Alleman, 56-48. The Streaks got behind early and just couldn't get back into the game as shots were hard to come by for the team. They made only 35% of their shots in the game, including only 4 of 25 from three-point range. But Alleman shot the ball really well, going 18 of 39 from the field, including 3 of 8 from three-point range. Galesburg was led in scoring by Kiarra Kilgore with 23 points, Ella Herchenroder with 9, and Alexis Edgerson with 5. Just back from recuperating from a...
2024-01-051h 44
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg girls claim third place in Coles County Holiday TournamentThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team claim third place in the Coles County Holiday Tournament after defeating the Sullivan Redskins, 50-43. The Streaks had a tough battle against Sullivan as they were matching each basket throughout the game. Good ball movement and shot selection in the fourth quarter led to the Streaks grinding out a win. The Streaks finished the tournament at 3-1 and are 17-1 overall for the season. Senior Syriah Boyd was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for her performance in the fourth quarter where she went 4 for 4 from the field. She finishe...
2023-12-301h 38
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Fall in Final Game of Holiday TournamentThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team lose their final game of the Taylorville Holiday Tournament to the Rochester Rockets, 66-56. The Streaks had a good start in the first half; however, turnovers caught up to them in the second half as they committed 23 over the course of the game. The Rockets took the opportunities they had to win by double digits. The Streaks finished the tournament with a 1-4 record and are 5-12 overall for the season. Senior Jace Keith was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for his role throughout the game being a leader f...
2023-12-301h 38
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks girls end winning streak with loss to MattoonThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team lose their first game of the season at the Cooks County Holiday Tournament to the host Mattoon Green Wave, 44-32. The Streaks had a tough start in the first half that saw them having to claw back from double digits. Despite a good effort from the bench in the fourth quarter, the deficit was too much for the Streaks. The GHS Girls are now 16-1 on the season. Junior Josslyn Peck was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for her performance in the fourth quarter. She finished with 4 points, 2 blocks...
2023-12-291h 35
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys End Losing Streak Against TaylorvilleThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team get a much deserved victory in the Taylorville Holiday Tournament over the host Taylorville Tornadoes, 57-45. The Streaks went through adversity against a tough Taylorville team along with being short on players; however, the Streaks rode an impressive first half to end a six-game losing streak. The Streaks are now 5-11 on the season. Junior Tyree Taylor was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for getting the team going right away in the first quarter. He ended the game with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. The Streaks will play the...
2023-12-291h 43GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Girls Continue Win Streak Against Marion. The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team continue their undefeated season with a win over the Marion Wildcats, 60-34. The Streaks played their second game of Cooks County Holiday Tournament where they won earlier in the day. The girls had a great offensive performance as the shot selection was good all night. They're output force a running clock throughout the duration of the fourth quarter. The Streaks are now 16-0 on the season. Senior Alexis Edgerson was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for her efficient shooting performance all night long. She finished with 21 points, 1 rebound, and 2 as...
2023-12-291h 25
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Lose to Western Big 6 Opponent Sterling at TaylorvilleThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team fell to the Sterling Warriors at the Taylorville Holiday Tournament, 68-48. The Streaks got an early preview of their Western Big 6 opponent whom theywill play again next week. It was a rough day for the Streaks in the tournament as they played a borderline state-ranked team in Sterling; however, the Streaks did go away with some positives as they held their own throughout most of the game despite a short roster. The Streaks are now 4-11 on the season and 0-1 in the Western Big 6. Sophomore Jaxon Wyatt was named the Dave's Auto Body Crun...
2023-12-291h 20
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Lose to Jacksonville at TaylorvilleThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team fell to the Jacksonville Crimsons in their second game of the Taylorville Holiday Tournament, 68-36. The Streaks played Jacksonville for only the third time in school history and first time in 30 years. The Streaks were without Ian Dominique who suffered an injury in their last game. Without the presence of one of their leaders, the Streaks could never truly get themselves into the game. The Streaks are now 4-10 on the season. Senior Jack Hillhouse was named the Dave's Auto body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for providing a spark in the second quarter to...
2023-12-281h 26
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Lose First Game of Taylorville Holiday TournamentIn their first game of the Taylorville Holiday Tournament, the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team fell to the Marion Wildcats, 68-50. It was the second time ever that the two schools met with the only other game occurring in 1921. The Streaks hung in with Marion throughout the first half; however, the boys did not convert on seven of their first seven field goals to start the third quarter leading to a double-digit deficit heading into the fourth. Despite cutting the lead to 10 points, the Streaks could not generate a significant run to end the game. The Streaks are now 4-9 o...
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GHS Sports AudioGHS Girls Continue Perfect Season with Win before Holiday BreakThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team continued their perfect season on Thursday (12/21) night with a win over the Pekin Dragons, 37-29. The Streaks struggled early without Kiarra Kilgore in the lineup due to injury as they only scored 5 points in the first quarter; however, the Streaks took control in the second by shutting out Pekin heading into the half. The Streaks controlled the rest of the game to continue their undefeated season heading into the holidays. The Streaks are now 14-0. Junior Alexis Edgerson was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. She had a crucial three in...
2023-12-221h 33
GHS Sports AudioGHS Boys Fall in Final Game Before Holiday Break Against DanvilleThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team fell in their final game before the holiday break to the Danville Vikings, 73-66. The Streaks seemed to have been fighting from behind all night after a tough first quarter. Despite some great stretches including erasing an 18-point deficit with a 17-3 run, they would have stretches were they struggled. The Streaks did not score a point in the second half until the five minute mark in the third quarter which included a stretch of six consecutive missed free throws. The Streaks fall to 4-8 on the year. Junior Cody Jones was named the D...
2023-12-211h 43
GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Boys Fall To MolineThe Galesburg boys basketball team fell to the defending state champs, the Moline Maroons, 86-49, Friday night at John Thiel Gym. For his hard work and effort, Senior Jace Keith was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for the second game in a row. Next up for Galesburg is a game against Davenport West at the Iowa/Illinois Shootout at Augustana College. Brad Bennewitz and Jason Wessels will bring you live coverage starting with the pregame at 12:40 Saturday afternoon (12/16) on 93.7 FM & 1400 AM WGIL, as well as streaming on wgil.com.
2023-12-161h 27GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Basketball Team Battles For Win Against Rock IslandThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team remains undefeated with a hard-fought win over Rock Island, 47-39. The Streaks are 11-0 on the season and 6-0 in the Western Big 6 conference. The Rocks drop to 5-7 on the season and 1-5 in the conference. Kiarra Kilgore was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game as she led the Streaks with 21 points. Most of those came from the free throw line. Kiarra had only 2 field goals but she was 17 for 26 from the free throw line. Next up for the Galesburg girls is the Streaks Invitational at John Thiel...
2023-12-151h 48GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Win Against BurlingtonTuesday night at John Thiel Gym, the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team got back in the win column with their game against Burlington, 71-54. The Streaks are now 4-6 on the season. Senior Jace Keith was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. Next up for Galesburg is a Western Big 6 conference game versus Moline at John Thiel Gym Friday night (12/15). Brad Bennewitz and Jason Wessels will bring you live coverage starting with the pregame at 6:40 Friday night on 93.7 FM & 1400 AM WGIL, as well as streaming on wgil.com.
2023-12-131h 40GHS Sports AudioWinning Streak For The Galesburg Girls Basketball Team Continues At GeneseoThe Galesburg girls basketball team notched another win on the season and in the Western Big 6 Saturday afternoon with a win over the Geneseo Maple Leafs, 57-20. The Silver Streaks remain undefeated at 10-0 on the season with half of those wins against Western Big 6 conference opponents. The Maple Leafs drop to 4-5 on the season and 1-4 in the conference. The Streaks were led by Alexis Edgerson with 18 points, including 4 three-pointers, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists . Kiarra Kilgore tallied 12 points, 3 assists, 2 blocks and a steal. Antonia Kisler finished with 4 points, 7 rebounds and 1 steal. Coming off the bench, Jozalyn Kilgore sc...
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GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Suffer Another Western Big 6 LossThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team is now 0-3 in Western Big 6 games following a loss Friday night to the United Township Panthers, 69-61. Galesburg drops to 3-5 on the season while the Panthers remain undefeated at 7-0. The Streaks trailed the entire game, but they never gave up, mounting a couple of rallies that got them to within 6 points of United Township. But poor free throw shooting and a lack of rebounding were a couple factors that kept Galesburg from overcoming the deficit. The Silver Streaks went 7 for 18 free throws, 38% for the game, while the Panthers shot 61% from...
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GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Girls Basketball Team Remains Undefeated With Win Over QuincyThursday night at John Thiel Gym it was a battle of two teams who were both 3-0 in the Western Big 6 going into the game, and the Galesburg girls basketball team prevailed over the Quincy Blue Devils, 55-41. The Silver Streaks remain undefeated both in the conference at 4-0, and for the season overall at 9-0. Kiarra Kilgore led Galesburg in scoring with 19-points, and Antonia Kisler was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. Click here for photos from the game. Next up for the Galesburg girls is a road-trip to Geneseo to take on the...
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GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Fall To QuincyThe Quincy Blue Devils handed the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team their third loss in a row, 86 - 34. It's the Streaks' second loss in the Western Big 6 Conference. Senior Gino Williams was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for his intense play, effort and enthusiasm that never waivered. Next up for the Streaks is another home game at John Thiel Gym when United Township comes to town Friday night (12/08). Brad Bennewitz and Jason Wessels will bring you live coverage starting with the pregame at 6:40 Friday night on 93.7 FM & 1400 AM WGIL, as well as streaming on wgi...
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GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball Team Suffers Second Loss of the WeekendFor the second game this weekend, the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team faced a running clock in the 4th quarter. The Streaks traveled to Dixon and lost to the Dukes, 64 - 37. The Streaks are now 3 -3 on the season. Junior Cody Jones was awarded the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for making an impact coming off the bench in the 3rd quarter and playing hard. Next up for the Streaks is a Western Big 6 conference game against Quincy at John Thiel Gym on Tuesday (12/05) . Brad Bennewitz and Jason Wessels will bring you live coverage starting with...
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GHS Sports AudioCoach Evan Massey Now At 1,000 Career Wins As Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Remain UndefeatedThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team remains undefeated on the season with a 55 - 46 win over the United Township Panthers. Both teams were undefeated going into the game. The Streaks are now 8 - 0 on the season, and 3 - 0 in the Western Big 6. With the victory, Head Coach Evan Massey reached 1,000 career wins at GHS. He is one of only 6 active girls coaches in the nation with 1,000 or more wins, and just the 16th overall to reach that achievement. And among high school girls basketball coaches in Illinois, he ranks 3rd in overall wins. [caption id="attachment_645174" align="aligncenter" width="300"] C...
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GHS Sports AudioGalesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball Falls To Rock Island In Their Conference OpenerFriday night at "The Rock Garden", the GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball team was dominated by the Rock Island Rocks and lost their Western Big 6 Conference season opener, 87 - 35. For his hard work and scrappy play coming off the bench, Senior Jackson Hillhouse was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. Up next for the Streaks is a road trip to take on Dixon Saturday (12/03) evening. Brad Bennewitz and Jason Wessels will bring you live coverage starting with the pregame at 5:40pm on 93.7 FM & 1400 AM WGIL, as well as streaming on wgil.com.
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GHS Sports AudioSilver Streaks Girls Remain Undefeated With A Western Big 6 Win Over MolineThe GHS girls basketball team continued their winning ways by defeating Moline, 51 - 27, in a Western Big 6 match-up Thursday night at John Thiel Gym. The Silver Streaks are now 7 - 0 on the season, and 2 - 0 in the Western Big 6. With the victory, Coach Evan Massey notched his 999th win in his coaching career at Galesburg High School! For her strong defensive play, Senior Syriah Boyd was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. Next up for the Silver Streaks girls is another Western Big 6 conference game as they travel to United Township on Saturday (12/02). Tom Meredith and E...
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GHS Sports AudioGHS Boys Mount 19-Point Comeback to Win on Hall of Fame NightWith GHS alumni in attendance for Hall of Fame night, the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team mount an ecstatic 19-point come from behind victory in overtime over the Wells Raiders, 71-65. In the final game of the Thanksgiving Tournament, The Streaks found themselves down by 17 at end of the third quarter which increased to a 19-point Wells advantage in the fourth; however, the Streaks were resilient and produced a 14-0 run that started a comeback attempt. Despite Wells appearing to put the game out of reach, the Streaks kept fighting back which resulted in them tying the game at t...
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GHS Sports AudioGHS Girls Sweep the Saturday Double-Header with Win over LimestoneThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team win on Hall of Fame night over the Limestone Rockets, 63-33. In the Streaks second game of the Thanksgiving Shootout, they had another dominant performance that led to the second occurrence of a running clock during their Saturday (11/25) games. The win gives head coach Evan Massey his 997 career win, putting him three short of 1,000. Senior Antonia Kisler was awarded the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. The Streaks improve to 5-0 on the season. The GHS Girls will be back to action on Tuesday (11/28) to take on Washington for the final game of...
2023-11-261h 13GHS Sports AudioGHS Girls Win Big in First Game of Saturday Double-HeaderThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team win their first game of a Saturday (11/25) double-header over the Manual Rams in the Thanksgiving Shootout, 57-22. The Streaks took an early lead and never looked back resulting in a running clock for the duration of the fourth quarter. The Streaks improve their record to 4-0 on the season. Senior Kiarra Kilgore was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game after another stellar performance from her this season. She ended with 21 points and added 7 rebounds. The GHS Girls will return to action later tonight (11/25) to take on the Limestone Rockets. Tom Mered...
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GHS Sports AudioGHS Boys Win Second Consecutive Game over MadisonThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team win their second consecutive game on Saturday (11/25) afternoon over the Madison Trojans, 62-50. The Streaks played in their third game of the Thanksgiving Tournament in what was a close game throughout until the fourth quarter. Ian Dominique made a huge basket near the end of the third quarter when Madison was threatening to tie, The resulting shot led to a huge run in the fourth to the Streaks victory. Ian was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game. He finished with a career high 25 points and added 7 rebounds. The Streaks are no...
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GHS Sports AudioGino Williams' Career Night Lead GHS Boys to First Win of the SeasonThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team won their first game of the season against the Ogden Owls Friday (11/24) night in their second game of the Thanksgiving Tournament, 79-55. The affair was a close battle in the first half with a total of ten ties throughout the match; however, Senior Gino Williams' 31-point night led the Streaks to a 24-point victory. Gino was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for his career night. The Streaks improve to 1-1 on the season. The GHS Boys will return to action tomorrow (11/25) morning to take on Madison Trojans at John T...
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GHS Sports AudioGHS Boys Fall in Season Opener to LimestoneThe Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team played their first game of the season Wednesday (11/22) night against the Limestone Rockets in the first game of the Thanksgiving Tournament. The Streaks started off hot with a 5-0 lead; however, the Rockets quickly took the lead and never surrendered it. The Streaks had opportunities to get themselves back in the game, but their efforts proved to be short. The Streaks are now 0-1 for the season. Sophomore Jaxon Wyatt won the season's first Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game for his effort in a comeback attempt late in the first half. Wy...
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GHS Sports AudioGHS Silver Streaks Girls Win First Western Big 6 Game over SterlingThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girl basketball team defeat the Sterling Golden Warriors, 46-28, in their first Western Big 6 matchup of the season Tuesday night. The Streaks rode an impressive first half to secure an 18-point victory. The Streaks are now 3-0 on the season and 1-0 in the conference. Freshman Ella Herchenroder won her first Dave's Auto Body Crunch-Time Player of the Game, as she stepped up in the first half when the rest of the team was in foul trouble. She finished with 15 points (13 in the first half), 4 assists, and 1 rebound. The GHS Girls return to action this Saturday (11/25) to take...
2023-11-221h 39GHS Sports AudioGHS Silver Streaks Girls Score Second Win in Thanksgiving ShootoutThe Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team got the win against the Springfield Senators Saturday night in the Galesburg Thanksgiving Shootout, 56-29. The Streaks are 2-0 on the season. In the 3rd quarter especially, the Senators had no answer as to how to stop Kiarra Kilgore, who scored 11 points in that quarter alone. Kiarra was named the Dave's Autobody Crunch Time Player of the Game. The GHS girls basketball team has their first Western Big 6 conference game of the season coming up Tuesday (11/21) night when they travel to Sterling. Tom Meredith and Erik Gibson will bring you live coverage starting...
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