Scoreboard: How We Cover Friday Nights
Live scores every Friday night from all seven Galesburg-area programs. Here is the routine, and how to send us a score.
Read MoreIHSA Eligibility Rules 2026-27: The Complete Guide for Illinois Parents
What actually makes a student eligible to play high school sports in Illinois: the weekly grade check, the age limit, physicals, residence, and the club-team rule that changed in January 2026.
Read MoreIHSA Playoff Projections 2026: Why Three Wins Should Now Be Enough
The IHSA field grew to 384 teams this year. Projections now put the practical cut line at three wins, which keeps five Galesburg-area sides alive with two Fridays to play.
Read MoreArea Volleyball Roundup: Bureau Valley End Putnam County’s Streak, Win Five in a Week
Bureau Valley ended Putnam County’s 11-match winning streak on Monday, swept Knoxville on Wednesday and won three more on Saturday,
Read MoreThree Hall of Famers Played in Galesburg. One Went 6-for-7. One Nearly Died Here.
Bud Fowler, Grover Cleveland Alexander and Sam Rice all played professional baseball in Galesburg between 1890 and 1912. What happened to each of them here.
Read MoreIHSA Transfer Rules Explained: Eligibility in Illinois for 2026-27
In short: The IHSA transfer rule does not treat public and private schools differently — that is a myth. Parents
Read MoreIHSA Shot Clock Rules 2026-27: What Changes and What It Costs
In short: Illinois high school basketball goes to a 35-second shot clock at varsity level from the 2026-27 season. Girls
Read MoreHis High School Had No Golf Team. He Won the Open Championship.
Todd Hamilton won two Illinois state titles for a Biggsville school with no golf programme, spent sixteen years failing to reach the PGA Tour — then beat Ernie Els at Royal Troon.
Read MoreArea Volleyball Roundup: Results, Records and the Week Ahead
Bureau Valley finished third at the Rock Falls Invitational, Abingdon-Avon won two matches in a week after starting the season
Read MoreMonmouth-Roseville Titans Girls Basketball: 2026-27 Schedule and History
Monmouth-Roseville Titans · Monmouth, Illinois · Three Rivers Conference West Coach: Don Luper · All-time: 329-254 (.564) · 20 recorded
Read MoreMonmouth-Roseville Titans Boys Basketball: 2026-27 Schedule and History
Monmouth-Roseville Titans · Monmouth, Illinois · Three Rivers Conference West Coach: Chuck Grant · All-time: 352-215 (.621) · 20 recorded
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