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The Galesburg boys basketball team is still in search of their first Western Big 6 Conference win this season after falling to the Sterling Golden Warriors on Friday (1/10) night, 58 - 41. The Streaks are now 5-13 on the season and 0-5 in conference play.

Sterling led the entire game after scoring the first 6 points. The Streaks came back in the 2nd quarter with several opportunities to tie the game or take the lead, but just couldn't out-pace the Golden Warriors, despite their poor shooting in the 1st half. Sterling was only 6 of 26 in the first half. But despite only being down 3 points at the half, Galesburg came out in the 3rd quarter shooting only 2 of 15 while Sterling went on a 10 - 3 run and never looked back. It ended up a 17-point loss for the Streaks that felt like a major lost opportunity.

Jaxon Wyatt was the clear-cut choice for the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game for the Silver Streaks. Jaxon finished with 16 points, including a couple of 3-pointers, 8 rebounds, and a solid defensive effort. When things were going the best for the Streaks in the game tonight, it seemed to be because Jaxon was involved.

The Galesburg High School girls basketball team continues to be perfect in the Western Big 6 Conference with a win on the road at Alleman Thursday (1/09) night, 53 - 34. The Streaks are now 6 - 0 in the conference and sit atop the standings. It was another strong defensive effort by Galesburg with a back-and-forth game in the 1st quarter, but then the Streaks opened it up in the 2nd quarter with an 18-3 run over the Pioneers and went on to clinch the victory.

In that second quarter run for the Streaks, Josslyn Peck was a key player making things happen, including 6 rebounds, three of which were 2nd chance offensive rebounds. For that effort which helped change the game to the positive for Galesburg, Josslyn was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game.

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team traveled to Pekin High School Saturday afternoon to take on the Dragons. The Streaks suffered their 3rd loss on the season in a nail-biter that went down to the final 5-seconds with the Dragons leading by three. As time expired, Galesburg took a 3-point shot that was just off the mark and Pekin went on to win, 41 - 38.

Galesburg held Pekin to only 2 field goals in the second half, but it was the 8 points scored from the free throw line that made the difference for the Dragons. The Streaks finished 15 of 38 from the field, 4 of 13 from 3-point range, and just 4 of 14 from the free throw line. They had 24 rebounds, 9 assists and 13 turnovers. Pekin scored 12 of 13 field goals, 4 of 9 from the 3-point line, and where the game was won, 13 of 23 from the free throw line. Dragons had 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 14 turnovers.

For contributing 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 steals in the game, Jozalyn Kilgore was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game.

Friday night at John Thiel Gym, the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team battled strong against Danville at the start of the game. There were seven lead changes and five ties in the 1st half, but to start the second half, the Vikings opened it up by doubling their first half output with 23 points in the 3rd quarter, on their way to a 65 - 52 win over the Silver Streaks. The Streaks are now 5 - 12 on the season while Danville improves to 6 - 8.

The Streaks finished 19 of 48 from the field, 4 of 16 from the three-point line, and 11 of 20 from the free throw line. They out rebounded Danville with 34 along with 9 assists, but once again turnovers plagued the Streaks as they gave up the ball 17 times in the game. For Galesburg, Jackson Wyatt led the way with 16 points, Jackson Crock Sibbing finished with 12, and Leslie Kelly scored 10. Ethan Oxley and Demtrius Watson tied for the most rebounds for the Streaks with 9 each.

For his efforts in the fourth quarter leading a comeback effort, Leslie Kelly was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game. Leslie scored 7 of his 10 points in the 4th quarter and contributed 4 assists, 4 rebounds, and a couple of steals in the game. He never quit and showed his toughness to the very end.

After three straight wins at the Coles County Holiday Tournament, the Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team fell in the championship game to the tournament's defending champs, the Teutopolis Lady Shoes, 51 - 41. It's only the 2nd loss on the season for the Streaks.

Sophomore Grace Herchenroder and Freshman Zaniyah Carter were both named to the All-Tournament Team. Chloe Probst from Teutopolis was named the MVP of the Coles County Holiday Tournament.

The Silver Streaks were led in scoring by Zaniyah Carter and Josslyn Peck with 12 points each, Ella Herchenroder scored 9 points, Jozalyn Kilgore finished with 4 points and Grace Herchenroder and Lily Furrow both had 2 points on the night.

Zeniyah Carter was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game. Zeniyah made some huge impact plays and contributed 12 points on the night coming off the bench.

The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team led most of the way in their final game at the Taylorville Holiday Tournament but lost in the closing minutes to the tournament hosts, Taylorville Tornadoes, 46 - 40. The Streaks finished the tournament 1-3 and are now 5 - 11 overall on the season.

Despite strong rebounding and holding Taylorville to only 7 shots in the 4th quarter, Galesburg saw the game slipping away as they went cold in their shooting in the 2nd half, going 6 of 25 and 0 for 7 at the free throw line. The Streaks also suffered several offensive fouls in the closing minutes and ended up with 21 turnovers in the game overall. But Galesburg dominated the boards with 39 rebounds in the game.

Leslie Kelley led the Silver Streaks in scoring with 10, Jaxon Wyatt scored 9 points, and Ethan Oxley finished with 8 points and had 10 rebounds.

Jaxon Wyatt was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game for his stellar start for the Silver Streaks going 4 for 6 in the 1st half and leading the team in rebounding with 11 in the game.

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team continued their winning ways at the Coles County Holiday Tournament Saturday at Mattoon High School with a 60 -25 win over the Mahomet-Seymour Bulldogs. With their third win in the tournament, the Streaks now advance to the tournament's Championship game versus Teutopolis at Charleston High School at 6:00pm.

The Streaks defense was dominating once again. In the 4th quarter, Galesburg prevented Mahomet-Seymour from scoring any field goals. In the last three weeks of games, the Streaks have kept the other team from scoring a field goal in 3 different quarters. Galesburg was led in scoring by Lily Furrow and Grace Herchenroder with 12 points each, Ella Herchenroder scored 10 points, Zaniyah Carter finished with 9 points, and Josslyn Peck had 6 points. Overall, 8 Streaks players scored in the game.

Lily Furrow earned the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game award for an overall great performance with her work on defense, very active in rebounding, and scoring 12 points in the game.

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team finished their Friday slate of games in the Coles County Holiday Tournament with two victories. The Streaks defeated Sullivan, 60-31, in a battle of 12-win teams. While the Streaks were battle tested early, they pulled away with a double digit lead at halftime and increased it steadily throughout the match. The Streaks improve to 2-0 in the tournament and 13-1 overall.

The Streaks were led in scoring by both Zaniyah Carter and Ella Herchenroder with 11. Ella's sisters Grace and Taylor Herchenroder also had good nights with 10 and 9 points respectively.

Ella Hercehnroder was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game. Her 11 points all came in the second half as she made some crucial threes to keep the Galesburg lead in hand.

The Galesburg Silver Streaks get their first win of the Taylorville Holiday Tournament and first neutral win of the season. The Streaks took down Comer, 68-33. An all-around team effort for the Streaks as they slowly built their lead throughout the game. They ended the first quarter up 10, increased the lead to 16 by half, and forced a running clock for the duration of the fourth.

The Streaks improve to 5-10 ending a 4-game losing streak.

The Streaks shot well goi9ng 21 of 46 from the field, 6 of 15 from three, and 20 of 24 from the line. They outrebounded Comer 33-29 and had 15 assists to 12 turnovers. Three Streaks finished the game with double digits scoring: Jackson Crock Sibbing (15), Ethan Oxley (14), and Jaxon Wyatt (14).

Ethan Oxley was named Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game. He helped the Streaks take off early as he did not miss a shot going 6 for 6 from the field and 2 for 2 from the line. He finished with a career high in points at 14 and added 7 rebounds.

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team win their first game of the Coles County Holiday Tournament. They defeat the Danville Vikings, 64-14. The Streaks had a balanced attack that saw 12 Streaks score. They also had a great defensive output holding Danville scoreless for over thirteen minutes.

The Streaks improve their impressive season to 12-1.

Sophia Kisler came off the bench and contributed heavily to the Streaks play. She gave a spark to the Streaks both offensively and defensively. On the offense, she was tied for leader in points with 8. On defense, she helped keep Danville at bay during their scoreless streak. As a result of her efforts, she was named Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game. 

The Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball started their second day of the Taylorville Holiday Tournament with a 64-37 lost to Marion. The Streaks struggled in the first half going into the break with 13 points. They had a cleaner second half; however, it was not enough to trim the deficit against a 10-win Marion team.

The Streaks have lost 10 of their last 11 and fall to 4-10 overall.

The Streaks went 13 of 35 from the field, 2 of 11 from three, and 7 of 9 from the line. They outrebounded Marion 29-26, recorded 8 assists, but had 25 turnovers. No Streak scored double digits with Jackson Crock Sibbing leading the team at 9 points.

James Crock-Keefer came in as an emergency role and executed it well. He had a pair of threes and did not record a single turnover. For his efforts, he was named the Dave's Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game.