Player Bio's
40 - Angie Galyean - Senior **
Parents
Gary and Rhonda Quarterman
Siblings
Chad, 21
Evan, 9
Sara, 7
Kaleb, 2
Plans after GHS
Going to college to study pre-med
Greatest sports thrill
Going through the tunnel and running onto the floor at ISU
Favorite Class
Pre-Calculus
Favorite Book
A Time to Kill
Favorite Movie
Tommy Boy
Favorite TV Show
Roseanne
I hope people remember us as...
...a hard working team.
Person in history you would most like to meet
Elvis Presley
Best player I've played against
Meredith Jackson
Favorite quote or saying
"Whatever"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- North Carolina Tar Heels
Favorite all-time player
Michael Jordan
Favorite opponents' gym
Redbird Arena
Favorite childhood possession
baby doll
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
New Kids On The Block
I'll never forget...
...when I touched Michael Jordan.
My Sports Idol is
Michael Jordan
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to have fun and be a Chicago Bulls fan.
The person I admire the most is...
...Michael Jordan because he is very hardworking, has fun, and does't give up. He's simply the greatest player of all time.
My SportsCenter highlight
Me dribbling the ball under CONTROL.
34 - Meg Sherwood - Senior *
Parents
Dan and Liz Sherwood
Siblings
Matt, 19
Ali, 14
Ian, 6
Plans after GHS
College
Greatest sports thrill
Freeport game and running out of the tunnel at ISU
Favorite Class
Outdoor Living
Favorite Book
One Child
Favorite Movie
Tommy Boy
Favorite TV Show
Late Show with David Letterman
I hope people remember us as...
...a hard working team.
Person in history you would most like to meet
John F. Kennedy
Best player I've played against
Molly Watson
Favorite quote or saying
"Out of Control"
Favorite NBA team
Detroit Pistons
Favorite all-time player
Grant Hill
Favorite opponents' gym
Redbird Arena
Favorite childhood possession
blanket
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Alice In Chains
I'll never forget...
...Angie Galyean flying over the ski jump!
My Sports Idol is
Grant Hill
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to have fun.
The person I admire the most is...
...Grant Hill -- he's the best in the NBA.
My SportsCenter highlight
Hitting a half court shot to meet Grant Hill.
52 - Jessica Thompson - Senior *
Parents
John and Karla Thompson
Siblings
John, 14
Kelly, 7
Plans after GHS
Go to college
Greatest sports thrill
Getting third place in the State of Illinois
Favorite Class
Consumer Education
Favorite Book
Best Friends Tell the Best Lies
Favorite Movie
Jason's Lyric
Favorite TV Show
In the Heat of the Night
I hope people remember us as...
...a hard working team and a team that never gives up.
Person in history you would most like to meet
George Washington
Best player I've played against
Meredith Jackson
Favorite quote or saying
"I'm sure," "Yeah right," and "Whatever"
Favorite NBA and college team
Seattle SuperSonics -- Georgetown Hoyas
Favorite all-time player
Shawn Kemp
Favorite opponents' gym
Moline
Favorite childhood possession
My Little Ponies
Favorite cereal
Captain Crunch with Crunchberries
Favorite musical performer
Alanis Morrisette
I'll never forget...
...all the excitement of going to state.
My Sports Idol is
Shawn Kemp
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to have fun.
The person I admire the most is...
...Shawn Kemp because he is the best player ever. He works hard, never gives up, can take the shot from the outside, and is unstoppable from the inside.
My SportsCenter highlight
Scoring 18 points against Limestone (1995-1996).
14 - Molly Watson - Senior ***
Parents
John and Peggy Watson
Siblings
Jim, 24
John, 22
Josh, 20
Jordan, 13
Plans after GHS
Play basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons. Graduate from college and play for the ABL or WNBA, and then become a coach.
Greatest sports thrill
Getting 3rd in the State of Illinois last year and getting invited to play at the WBCA camp in St. Louis last summer against some of the best players in the nation. Going to the 1995 NCAA Women's Final Four with my dad.
Favorite Class
Outdoor Living, Psychology, Spanish IV
Favorite Book
A Season Is A Lifetime, In These Girls Hope is a Muscle, and Hoop Dreams
Favorite Movie
Hoosiers, The Pistol, Rudy, and Goonies
Favorite TV Show
SportsCenter, Hoops USA, Seinfeld, and Mad About You
I hope people remember us as...
...the team that went out and played HARD as they could every night with a lot of HEART and TEAMWORK. They definitely were a fun team to watch.
Person in history you would most like to meet
My Grandma and Grandpa
Best player I've played against
Johnny Watson (my brother)
Favorite quote or saying
"Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." "I'll always get up." "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- DePaul Blue Demons
New England Blizzard (ABL)
Favorite all-time player
Jennifer Rizzotti & Michael Jordan
Favorite opponents' gym
Rock Island Alleman and Ottawa
Favorite childhood possession
My soccer ball and my Pound Puppy -- "Pete"
Favorite cereal
Cheerios
Favorite musical performer
Elvis Presley and other oldies
I'll never forget...
...the feeling I got when I ran out of the tunnel for the first time at Redbird Arena as the HUGE crowd from Galesburg erupted, and when Coach Massey gave me an autographed picture of Jen Rizzotti after our thrilling victory over the Freeport Pretzels.
My Sports Idol is
Jennifer Rizzotti
A prerequisite to life should be...
...that every girl should have to grow up living with four brothers.
The person I admire the most is...
...my brother Josh because he always puts others needs and interests before his own. I admire him for his dedication, determination, and hard work as a student - but also for how much he has been there to look after me.
My SportsCenter highlight
We are in the State Championship and the other team is running their delay game (four corners) against us. I strip the ball from their point guard and take it coast to coast as the buzzer sounds. "Count the bucket and the foul" We win by one point!
24 - Danielle Murfin - Junior
Parents
Dan and Dorene Murfin
Siblings
Terra, 19
Tyler, 6
Plans after GHS
Go to a four year college
Greatest sports thrill
Being a part of the team last year when we went to state.
Favorite Class
Math
Favorite Book
Best Friends Tell the Best Lies
Favorite Movie
Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show
Mad About You
I hope people remember us as...
...a hard working team who always plays like champions.
Favorite quote or saying
"Whoa Nelly"
Favorite NBA team
Chicago Bulls/Orlando Magic
Favorite all-time player
Horace Grant
Favorite opponents' gym
Rock Island Alleman
Favorite childhood possession
My bunny and blankie
Favorite cereal
Wheaties
Favorite musical performer
Cranberries
I'll never forget...
...helping out at the state tournament.
My Sports Idol is
Sheryl Swoops
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to live each day as it was your last.
The person I admire the most is...
...my uncle Max because he's helped me to improve my basketball skills.
32 - Melanie Pendergrass - Junior *
Parents
Mike and Julie Pendergrass
Siblings
Molly, 13
Zachary, 8
Plans after GHS
College
Greatest sports thrill
Getting 3rd place at State (1995-96)
Favorite Class
American Studies
Favorite Book
In These Girls Hope is a Muscle
Favorite Movie
Billy Madison
Favorite TV Show
Party of Five
I hope people remember us as...
...a team that always played together and went 32 minutes as hard as we could.
Person in history you would most like to meet
Reggie Lewis
Best player I've played against
Molly Watson
Favorite quote or saying
"Whatever"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- North Carolina Tar Heels
Favorite all-time player
Michael Jordan & Dennis Rodman
Favorite opponents' gym
Redbird Arena
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Alanis Morrisette
I'll never forget...
...going to State and the friendships we made over last season.
My Sports Idol is
Dennis Rodman & Michael Jordan
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to know that the bad things that happen are never as bad as they seem.
The person I admire the most is...
...R.C. Jones because he taught me how to play basketball and is honest with me.
My SportsCenter highlight
Making a three at the buzzer in the state championship game when we're down by two.
54 - Sarah Larson - Sophomore *
Parents
Kevin and Linda Larson
Siblings
Traci, 12
K.C., 9
Plans after GHS
Going to Northwestern University or Bradley to major in Physical Therapy
Greatest sports thrill
Going to ISU and playing in front of a lot of people
Favorite Class
English
Favorite Book
Outsiders
Favorite Movie
Romeo & Juliet
Favorite TV Show
Home Improvement
I hope people remember us as...
...a team who might not have the advantage but will always play their heart out and come out with pride.
Person in history you would most like to meet
2 Pac
Best player I've played against
Tauja Catchings
Favorite quote or saying
"Play hard, play together, and always play like champions"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- Michigan Wolvorines
Favorite all-time player
Dennis Rodman
Favorite opponents' gym
Moline
Favorite childhood possession
My blue popple
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Bush
I'll never forget...
...the day I made varsity.
My Sports Idol is
Rebecca Lobo
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to be involved.
The person I admire the most is...
...Cheryl Swoopes.
My SportsCenter highlight
Getting 20 rebounds in one game.
50 - Katie McCants - Sophomore
Parents
Rod and Joan McCants
Siblings
Michael,13
Hilary, 7
Plans after GHS
Go to college
Greatest sports thrill
Making varsity
Favorite Class
Spanish II
Favorite Book
Home Team by Rebecca Lobo
Favorite Movie
Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show
Home Improvement
I hope people remember us as...
...a hard working team that always played hard and together.
Person in history you would most like to meet
2 Pac
Favorite quote or saying
"Play hard, play together, and always play like champions"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- Wisconsin Badgers
Favorite all-time player
Dennis Rodman
Favorite opponents' gym
Rock Island Alleman
Favorite childhood possession
stuffed puff-a-lump
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Alanis Morrisette
I'll never forget...
...the day I made varsity.
My Sports Idol is
Rebecca Lobo
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to make things happen.
The person I admire the most is...
...My grandma for her kindness and determination.
42 - Jenny Zolper - Sophomore *
Parents
John and Cindy Zolper
Siblings
Rebecca, 20
John, 18
Christina, 13
Michelle, 10
Sarah, 6
Plans after GHS
College
Greatest sports thrill
Running out of the tunnel at Redbird Arena
Favorite Class
Biology
Favorite Book
The Promise
Favorite Movie
Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show
Seinfeld
I hope people remember us as...
...one of the hardest working teams to ever come out of Galesburg.
Person in history you would most like to meet
Jesus
Best player I've played against
Meredith Jackson
Favorite quote or saying
"Never underestimate the heart of a champion"
Favorite all-time player
Hakeem Olajuwon
Favorite opponents' gym
Rock Island Alleman
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Alanis Morrisette
I'll never forget...
...playing at Redbird Arena and winning 3rd place as a freshman.
My Sports Idol is
Rebecca Lobo
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to have a dream.
The person I admire the most is...
...Rebecca Lobo because she was an outstanding player on the U.S. Basketball Team.
My SportsCenter highlight
To have the most rebounds in a game
10 - Jaque Howard - Freshman
Parents
Todd and Gwen VanVelsor
Siblings
Riley, 2
Plans after GHS
College
Greatest sports thrill
Making 3 three's in one game, being able to play and practice with the varsity.
Favorite Class
Physical Education
Favorite Book
In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle
Favorite Movie
Pistol Pete
Favorite TV Show
Mad About You
I hope people remember us as...
...a good, hard working team.
Person in history you would most like to meet
2 Pac
Best player I've played against
Molly Watson
Favorite quote or saying
"Play like champions"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- North Carolina Tar Heels
Favorite all-time player
Michael Jordan
Favorite opponents' gym
Rock Island Alleman
Favorite childhood possession
My blanket
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Bone
I'll never forget...
...playing with Jessica Thompson.
My Sports Idol is
Michael Jordan
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to have fun.
The person I admire the most is...
...My dad because he always is there for me and helps me a lot with basketball.
My SportsCenter highlight
Make a game winning shot.
44 - Megan Pacheco - Freshman
Parents
Del and Tracy Pacheco
Siblings
Sarah, 13
Kelsy, 8
Shelby, 4
Plans after GHS
College
Greatest sports thrill
Making three pointers as a post
Favorite Class
Physical Education
Favorite Movie
Mighty Ducks 2
Favorite TV Show
Mad About You
I hope people remember us as...
...a team that plays like champions.
Best player I've played against
Casey Boydstun
Favorite quote or saying
"Play like Champions"
Favorite NBA team
Chicago Bulls
Favorite all-time player
Dennis Rodman
Favorite opponents' gym
Rock Island Alleman
Favorite cereal
Frosted Cheerios
Favorite musical performer
Boys II Men
I'll never forget...
...my name.
My Sports Idol is
Dennis Rodman
The person I admire the most is...
...Grandpa Pacheco because he would always push me to do my best and would come watch me in every sport I played in.
My SportsCenter highlight
To see the Galesburg Silver Streaks on SportsCenter.
52 - Whitney Snyder - Freshman
Parents
Dawn Snyder
Siblings
Erin, 15
Grant, 11
Plans after GHS
Go to college
Greatest sports thrill
Being able to play and practice with the varsity
Favorite Class
English
Favorite Book
In These Girls Hope Is A Muscle
Favorite Movie
Hoosiers
Favorite TV Show
Mad About You
I hope people remember us as...
...a team that worked hard and always worked together.
Person in history you would most like to meet
Jesus
Best player I've played against
Jennifer Bulkeley
Favorite quote or saying
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- Iowa Hawkeyes
Favorite all-time player
Michael Jordan
Favorite opponents' gym
Sterling
Favorite childhood possession
My blankie
Favorite cereal
Multi-Grain Cheerios
Favorite musical performer
Alan Jackson
I'll never forget...
...watching the team go to state last year.
My Sports Idol is
Lisa Leslie
A prerequisite to life should be...
...to have fun.
The person I admire the most is...
...Cal Ripken because of his determination and courage.
My SportsCenter highlight
Being on the USA Olympic Basketball Team in 2004.
Manager - Erin Snyder - Sophomore *
Parents
Dawn Snyder
Siblings
Whitney, 14
Grant, 11
Plans after GHS
Go to college
Greatest sports thrill
Going to state last year
Favorite Class
Drivers Education
Favorite Book
The Fifth Grade Nothing
Favorite Movie
Independence Day
Favorite TV Show
E. R.
I hope people remember us as...
...a team that played hard and worked together.
Person in history you would most like to meet
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite quote or saying
"I have a dream"
Favorite NBA and college team
Chicago Bulls -- Iowa Hawkeyes
Favorite all-time player
Michael Jordan
Favorite opponents' gym
Moline
Favorite childhood possession
Teddy Bear
Favorite cereal
Lucky Charms
Favorite musical performer
Seal
I'll never forget...
...the players on the team.
My Sports Idol is
Frank Thomas
A prerequisite to life should be...
...that life should be fun and an adventure.
The person I admire the most is...
...My father because he never gave up on me.
My SportsCenter highlight
Seeing the Streaks winning it all.