
Beyond the Gold – Streaks champs share their stories (Part 1)
Evan Massey talks to eight Streaks who won individual state championships, and a doubles team that won a state title

Teeing Up the 2025 John Deere Classic
Craig DeVrieze on the tournament’s legacy, rising stars, and Quad Cities pride

Double the Talent, Triple the Bond: Twin and triplet Streaks athletes
Evan Massey reflects on some of Galesburg High School’s twin and triplet Streaks athletes

From one Galesburg native to another: Drake Sykes named Knox College baseball coach
He takes over following the 26-year tenure of Jami Isaacson

Massey Basketball: Caitlin Clark – If I had a daughter…
Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. This story was written originally on July 11, 2024, after

Massey Basketball: Caitlin Clark vs. Sun: Chaos on the court
Evan Massey breaks down the heated Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun clash, reflecting on Caitlin Clark’s role and the broader implications for the WNBA

Streaks’ legacy lives: Discover the 2025 Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
Athletes, coach, and booster club leader earn Hall of Fame nod

Galesburg’s Golden Moments: A look at every Streaks state champion
Celebrating the Silver Streaks’ diverse athletic triumphs

‘I doubted I’d ever be a Streak’: Pete Thierry’s trailblazing journey at GHS
Overcoming doubt and discrimination to become a Galesburg basketball legend

College Playbook – Advice and insight from former Streaks first-year students
In his Massey Basketball blog for WGIL, Evan Massey checks in with former Silver Streaks on their first year in college.

Massey Basketball: 38 Years Strong: Galesburg Summer League returns
Evan Massey chronicles the history of a girls’ hoops tradition in his Massey Basketball blog for WGIL

Then there were 10: Luther College to join Midwest Conference in 2026-27
Iowa school strengthens regional D-III league with shared academic, athletic vision

Streaks Scrapbook – The Legacy of Steele Gym: A Galesburg Treasure
Evan Massey chronicles how a gym fueled Galesburg’s basketball passion for decades

Galesburg, United, A Town, Mon-Rose shine with medals at IHSA state track championships
Galesburg’s Lemus and Abingdon-Avon’s Stroot lead local athletes with medals in shot put and sprints, joined by standout performances from Monmouth-Roseville and United.

Knox College recognizes top athletic performers in 2025 awards
Medina and Miller earn Knox’s Harley Knosher Awards

GHS Summer Sports: Where athletes grow and teams unite
Evan Massey’s blog dives into the exciting summer sports programs at Galesburg High School, highlighting camps, competitions, and skill-building opportunities for student-athletes

Galesburg’s Eliana Juarez earns 2025 Western Big 6 all-conference soccer honors
One other Silver Streaks lands on second-team.

Silver Streaks’ Caden Riley named to 2025 Western Big 6 all-Conference baseball team
5 other Streaks also recognized on 2025 all-conference teams

Silver Streaks Forever: The Kimbrough Fieldhouse Unveiled
A conversation with Albert Kimbrough’s daughter and Galesburg’s athletic director honoring the Kimbrough twins’ legacy.

Galesburg, United, ROWVA/Williamsfield shine with medals at IHSA state track championships
Galesburg’s 4×400, Furrow’s triple jump, United’s relays, and ROWVA/Williamsfield’s 4×200 earn state honors