Galesburg QB Mark Reed Relives 1980 Kane Era Glory
Mark Reed, former Streaks quarterback from the GHS Class of 1981. (WGIL)
Relive Galesburg football history with Mark Reed, the star quarterback who led the 1980 Silver Streaks to an unforgettable 8-2 season, an unbeaten Western Big 6 Conference title, and Galesburg High School’s second-ever state playoff berth, falling 28-17 to Belleville East in a first-round game.
As a GHS Class of ’81 graduate and longtime assistant coach, Mark shares stories of uniting Lombard and Churchill rivals at summer camp, Coach Kelly Kane’s brilliant strategies, and the team’s special chemistry. Enjoy rapid fire insights on unsung heroes Jay Harding and Kevin Johnson, a clutch play call for a critical moment, and what Galesburg means to this lifelong Silver Streak.
Listen to the full 30-minute interview for Mark’s reflections on GHS football’s enduring legacy. A must-listen for Streaks fans.
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