Player Bio's

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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.


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