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‘Friday Night Lights’ youth football camps start today at Galesburg High School
Camps are directed by the Galesburg High School football coaching staff, along with past and current Silver Streaks
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All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
Former players, family, friends honor late longtime Galesburg baseball coach
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He turned Galesburg on with his smile. Remembering Rodney Blue
Son of former local standout track athlete and coach says his dad had “a positive impact on everyone, from kids, all the way to elders. He always wanted to give back.”
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From teacher to administrator to Athletic Director: Meet Nick Young
Young says his career has led to this opportunity
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Legendary local coach Rodney Blue passes away
Carl Sandburg College Cross Country coach, and GHS Hall-of-Fame track star is being fondly remembered
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From Streak to Streak: Former player, assistant to take over Galesburg football
Shawn Hickey expected to be named Silver Streaks interim head football coach
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Kickoff to a new field: Monmouth’s April Zorn Memorial Stadium in middle of $1.6M in renovations
New synthetic football turf, and a major overhaul of the track surface
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Monmouth-Roseville hires Galesburg AD as new principal. D205 begins ‘expedited search’ for replacement
Eric Matthews, athletic director for Galesburg District 205 the past 6 years, was unanimously approved as the new principal at Monmouth-Roseville High School
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What’s the future of Streaks football? AD says ‘Galesburg football hasn’t stopped’ despite lack of a head coach
Galesburg will most likely have an interim head football coach when it kicks off the 2024 season
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Details of District 205 ‘resignation agreement’ with Blackwell released. Read them here
Derrek Blackwell can’t work for the Galesburg School District again
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District 205 School Board approves ‘resignation agreement’ with Blackwell
Blackwell supporters say resignation was forced; school board denies that
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Super Streaks: Meet the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Induction ceremony is Saturday, Nov. 30.
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Remembering Galesburg’s legendary multi-sport stars: Albert Kimbrough and Doug Mills
“Not only were they really good athletes, but they were really good students and really good people.”
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Galesburg-area girls shine at state track. United wins gold in relay, Galesburg takes multiple medals
Galesburg’s Syriah Boyd caps standout career by claiming three top 6 finishes
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Catching up with Josh Eiker: Galesburg’s fastest man
He talks about being of the most dominant track athletes in Galesburg and Illinois history, if he thinks his records will ever be broken and more.
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Some ball fields won’t be eliminated as part of GHS Athletic Complex changes. Here’s the latest
Baseball field stays, more turf could be added
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Corey Harvey named new men’s basketball coach at Knox College
New coach comes from an NCAA Division III program in Ohio
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Play ball at Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field. Galesburg Council approves honor for longtime coach
A ceremony to dedicate the diamond at H.T. Custer Park will take place this summer
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‘Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field.’ Galesburg considers naming field at H.T. Custer after legendary coach
Jimmy Isaacson coached baseball for 48 years — all in Galesburg — with stints for the Galesburg Post 285 Legion program, Carl Sandburg College, the Galesburg Pioneers and Knox College
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Are the St. Louis Cardinals off TV? Only if you’re a cable subscriber
Deal for cable coverage not reached, says Xfinity