Sports Roundup

The Galesburg girls basketball team moved into first place in the Western Big 6 Conference with a 76-71 double-overtime win over Quincy on Dec. 11 at John Thiel Gymnasium.

The victory improved the Silver Streaks to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Quincy fell to 6-3 overall and 3-1 in the league.

Galesburg rallied from a 10-point deficit late in the third quarter and appeared to have secured a regulation win before Quincy tied the game at the free-throw line with a fraction of a second remaining, forcing overtime.

After a back-and-forth first overtime, the Streaks took control in the second extra period and did not trail again. Several Quincy turnovers and a pair of Galesburg steals helped seal the win, as three Blue Devils players fouled out down the stretch.

Zaniyah Carter, 5, drives for the basket against Quincy’s Khloe Nicholson, 24, in Galesburg’s win over the Blue Devils. (Photo by Loran Lewis)

Quincy controlled much of the first half, using its size and defense to limit Galesburg’s interior scoring. The teams were tied after the first quarter before Quincy took a 33-28 lead into halftime and extended its advantage early in the third.

Grace Herchenroder helped keep the Streaks within reach during that stretch, knocking down five 3-pointers over the second and third quarters. She finished with a team-high 21 points.

Jozelyn Kilgore added 16 points, Zaniyah Carter scored 13, and Taylor Herchenroder finished with 11. Ella Herchenroder and Lily Furrow chipped in eight points apiece.

Head coach Lexi Demott said the team stayed committed to its game plan despite early struggles and late adversity.

Carl Sandburg College

Charger men topple Spoon River

Three Chargers reached double figures as the Sandburg men’s basketball team defeated Spoon River 65-57 on Dec. 11 in Galesburg.

Freshman Rylan Carton led all scorers with 18 points, scoring nine in each half and hitting one 3-pointer per period. He went 4-for-6 from the free-throw line.

Gavin Grothaus added 13 points, with 10 coming after halftime. It was his first double-figure scoring game since scoring 10 against St. Ambrose JV on Nov. 20.

Sophomore Matt Bockman tallied a season-best 11 points, hitting one 3-pointer and going 6-for-8 at the line. It was his first double-digit scoring performance since last season’s regular-season finale against Olive-Harvey.

Sandburg led 32-24 at halftime and never trailed in the second half, avenging a 74-61 loss at Spoon River last month.

The Chargers’ game originally scheduled for 2 p.m. against Elgin has been moved to 3 p.m. Jan. 31. Sandburg’s next game is at 3 p.m. Dec. 16 at McHenry County.

Redding, Kisler lead Charger women

The Sandburg women’s basketball team built a 20-point halftime lead and held on to defeat Spoon River 74-66 on Dec. 11 in Galesburg.

The Chargers (6-4) won for the fourth time in their last five games after opening a 20-9 lead in the first quarter. Sandburg outscored Spoon River 25-16 in the second quarter to take a 45-25 lead at halftime.

Hailey Redding scored 17 points on 7-for-20 shooting and grabbed five rebounds, while Antonia Kisler added 14 points and led the Chargers with nine rebounds and four steals. Kisler also recorded three assists and two blocks.

Freshman Camryn Atterberg contributed nine points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Sophomore Tyriunna Steele scored eight points off the bench and hit both of her 3-point attempts.

Amadea Montijo scored a game-high 26 points for Spoon River.

On the schedule

Tuesday, Dec. 16
• Sandburg women’s basketball at McHenry County, 1 p.m.
• Sandburg men’s basketball at McHenry County, 3 p.m.
• GHS wrestling, triple dual vs. Peoria and Morton, 5 p.m.
• Knox basketball vs. Coe, 5 p.m.
• GHS boys basketball vs. Burlington, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18
• GHS boys wrestling vs. Geneseo, 6 p.m.
• GHS girls basketball at Geneseo, 7 p.m.