Galesburg High School Wins Western Big 6 Scholastic Bowl Title

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Galesburg High School's Scholastic Bowl team captured the Western Big 6 Conference championship on February 7, 2026, finishing ahead of Quincy, Moline, Geneseo, United Township, and Sterling. The Silver Streaks completed an undefeated regular season, with coaches praising new players who stepped up to replace a strong group of seniors that graduated last year.

Why it matters

Scholastic Bowl competitions showcase the academic talents of high school students, and winning a conference title is a significant achievement that can boost school pride and inspire younger students to get involved. Galesburg's success also sets them up well for the upcoming Masonic Sectionals and IHSA Regionals.

The details

Galesburg High School's Scholastic Bowl team, coached by Eric Spindler and Stu Schaafsma, won the Western Big 6 Conference championship on February 7, 2026. The team members include Addi Dulcie, Josephine Lovitt, Linus Leahy, Liam Dilley, Holden Stalides, Aron Waldon, Isaac Jones Rhoades, Lucia Crawford, and Elizabeth Martin.

• Galesburg High School won the Western Big 6 Conference Scholastic Bowl championship on February 7, 2026.
• Galesburg completed an undefeated regular season.
• Galesburg next competes at the Masonic Sectionals at Bartonville Limestone on February 21, 2026.
• Galesburg will then compete in IHSA Regionals in early March 2026.

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