Illinois High School Basketball - Galesburg holds off United
December 15, 2011: Galesburg, IL 61401 Galesburg Silver Streaks (Galesburg, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting United Panthers (East Moline, IL), 65-63 in a league bout.
With the win, Galesburg upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Silver Streaks host Alleman (Rock Island, IL) to play the Pioneers in a Western Big 6 bout on Thursday, December 22. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 9-3. Alleman won 67-33 in their recent non-league bout against AlWood/Cambridge (Woodhull, IL)
Next up, the Panthers play the Notre Dame Irish (Peoria, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 17. United will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Irish go into the bout with a 3-4 record after their 50-38 non-league win over Normal (Normal, IL).