Evan Massey is a former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach who retired as one of the winningest coaches in Illinois history. He writes basketball history features and a weekly Time Capsule column for WGIL.
Galesburg High School’s fall sports are off and competing. We have this week’s home schedules, Streaks Senior Profiles, and the complete athletic schedules.
This Week’s Streaks Home Contests
Tue, Sept 8 — Volleyball vs Alleman — At 7:00pm — At John Thiel Gym
Tue, Sept 8 — Girls Tennis vs Sterling — At 4:30pm — At Art Fish Courts
Tue, Sept 8 — Girls Swimming vs R Island, Geneseo — At 4:30pm — At Doug Mustain Pool
Tue, Sept 8 — Girls Golf vs Mercer Co, Knoxville — At 4:00pm — At Lake Bracken CC
Fri, Sept 11 — Football vs Normal U-High — at 7:00pm — At CBI Bank Stadium
Sat, Sept 12 — Boys Soccer vs A-Town — at 1:30pm — At CBI Bank Stadium
* Always check the GHS website for schedule changes.
Silver Streaks Senior Profiles
I wanted to shine some light on the Streaks senior athletes out for fall sports. I asked the coaches to share this senior survey with their athletes. I appreciate the athletes taking the time to fill these out. Here is the first set of profiles that the athletes have shared with me.
Taylor Herchenroder — Volleyball
Favorite Classes/Teachers
3D art studio, weight training, and Hamstuds. The teachers in those 3 classes made it enjoyable, and I loved what we did in those classes as well.
Sports/Activities/Jobs
Volleyball, Basketball, Track. Clubs — Student Council, Interact. Job — Lifeguarding.
Quote/Saying That Motivates
“The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it” — The Lion King
This Will Be a Great Season If…
This will be a great season if we have fun.
What I Hope My Teammates Would Say About Me
I hope my teammate would say I’m a hard worker, trustworthy, and kind.
Favorite Post-Game Meal
Dairy Queen Ice Cream
Sky Dive, Mountain Climb, Ski Jump, Bull Riding
I would choose to mountain climb.
Derrick Curtis — Football
Favorite Teachers/Classes
Mr. Baxter’s AP Physics class — everyone got along and had great energy all year.
Sports/Activities
Football, basketball, and track.
Saying/Quote That Inspires
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” — William James
This Season Will Be a Success If…
I stay healthy and work hard.
Hope My Teammates Say This About Me
I did my job and worked hard.
Best After Game Meal
Chicken Alfredo
Sky Dive, Ski Jump, Cliff Dive, Mountain Climb, Bull Ride
Bull riding.
Ella Herchenroder — Golf
Favorite Classes/Teachers
Mr. Miller, modern world history — learning about the history of the world.
Mr. Noonan, P.E. — lifting and getting better at my sports.
Sports/Activities
Golf, Basketball and Track. Student Council.
Quote/Saying That Inspires
“Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back… play for her” — Mia Hamm
This Will Be a Great Season If…
This will be a great season if I accomplish the goals I have set for myself and see myself playing to my full potential.
What You Hope Your Teammates Say About You
That I’m a good leader and respect me.
Best Post Game Meal
Ice cream.
Sky Dive, Ski Jump, Mountain Climb, Bull Riding
Sky diving.
Jordan Miner — Golf
Favorite Teachers/Classes
Mr. Wascher was my favorite teacher when he was here. He had a computer tech class and a transportation class that were peak.
Sports/Activities/Jobs
Golf and working at B-Dubs.
Quotes/Saying That Inspires
“I remember when I ate McDonald’s, that was yesterday. I still eat McDonald’s” — Lil Uzi
It Will Be a Good Season If…
It will be a good season if we go to state.
What I Hope Teammates Would Say About Me
I know they’ll say I make money and am the funnest teammate.
Favorite Post-Game Meal
B-Dubs.
Sky Dive, Mountain Climb, Ski Jump, Bull Riding
Sky dive for sure.
Streaks Fall Sports Schedules
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