The 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 Auto Body Crunch Time Player of the Game award to senior, Lily Furrow. She finished the game with 10 points, 2 rebounds, and a couple of assists and steals. Lily brought relentless defense and seemed to always be in the right spot at the right time.
The Silver Streaks continue in the Thanksgiving Tournament with a double-header on Saturday (11/22). First game at about 11:45am against Metamora and then the nightcap at 7:15pm versus Springfield on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM WGIL.
