Game 25: Morton @ Galesburg (Girl's Basketball)

Game 25
(12/12/09)
Morton @ Galesburg (Girl's Basketball)

A quick turnaround from bedtime to wake up, getting to the station early for the radio auction. Spent about 90 minutes working the auction, before packing up and heading to Galesburg to set up and take in the sophomore matchup between Morton and Galesburg, which was won by the host Streaks, 65-40.

To start the game, Galesburg nailed six three-pointers in the first quarter (6-18). Shelby Pacheco was cleaning up down low, converting on four field goals beneath the basket, and the Streaks jumped out to a 29-20 first quarter lead.

The Streaks added five more three-pointers in the second quarter, going (11-40) by halftime from outside. Galesburg only turned the ball over eight times in the first half, while forcing 17.

Starting the second half, Galesburg picked up where they left off, adding five more three-pointers and led 67-54 heading into the fourth quarter. Galesburg would finish (18-71) from the three-point line, which sets a new IHSA record for attempts in a game (previous mark was 61 set by Herscher in 2007-08). On the season, Galesburg has attempted 491 three-pointers (in only 10 games). The state record is 963 in a season. Galesburg has made 120 three-pointers, with the all-time season record at 260.

Leading the way for the Streaks was Shelby Pacheco, scoring a game-high 21 points, all points in the paint, and at the free throw line. From the outside, Mickey Rodriguez poured in 20 points, dropping in six three-pointers. Jessica Howard also reached double figures with 15 points. Morton was led by freshman Sarah Livingston with 16 points. She is the younger sister to former NBA player Shaun Livingston.

Galesburg would defeat Morton 83-67, to improve to (6-4) on the season. A break in action would take place over the noon hour, and Galesburg boy's coach Mike Reynolds would secure the gym for an hour of practice. His team fell at Rock Island by three points last night on the road.

The Quest File Notes
Game 25
Date: 12/12/09
Result: Galesburg sets records in 83-67 win over Morton
Miles: 100