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Galesburg Silver Streaks Basketball Celebrates Successful Season
Program honors award winners across varsity, sophomore, and freshman levels at annual banquet
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Galesburg High School boys basketball program capped a successful 2025-26 season with its annual banquet, honoring award winners across all three levels of the program. The freshman team went 21-4, the sophomore team finished 21-8, and the varsity squad closed at 18-13. Top varsity honors included Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year for Keigen Crummer, Defensive Player of the Year for Tobi Kivunina, and the Leadership Award for Leslie Kelley and Stone Thiel.
Why it matters
Basketball is a point of pride for the Galesburg community, and the high school program's success helps build excitement and engagement around the sport. The annual banquet celebrates the hard work and achievements of the players, recognizing both their athletic and academic accomplishments.
The details
The Galesburg High School boys basketball program held its season-ending banquet on Sunday, March 8, honoring award winners across varsity, sophomore, and freshman levels. All three teams posted winning records, with the freshman team going 21-4, the sophomore team finishing 21-8, and the varsity squad closing at 18-13. Top varsity honors included Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year for Keigen Crummer, Defensive Player of the Year for Tobi Kivunina, and the Leadership Award for Leslie Kelley and Stone Thiel. Other varsity awards included the 6th Man Award, Heart & Hustle Award, and Leadership Award for Demetrius Watson, the Offensive Impact Award for Jaxon Wyatt, the Defensive Impact Award and Rising Star Award (shared with Cesaire Bile) for Eden Mayala, and the Most Improved Award for Rahkim McCellan.
- The Galesburg High School boys basketball program held its season-ending banquet on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Late last month, Keigen Crummer and Eden Mayala were named to the Western Big 6 All-Conference second-team, while Cesaire Bile was an honorable-mention selection.
The players
Keigen Crummer
Earned the program's top honors, taking home both Team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.
Tobi Kivunina
Named Defensive Player of the Year.
Leslie Kelley
Received the Leadership Award alongside Stone Thiel and was recognized as a four-year varsity player.
Stone Thiel
Received the Leadership through Adversity Award.
Demetrius Watson
Earned the 6th Man Award, Heart & Hustle Award, and the Leadership Award.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The Galesburg High School boys basketball program's successful season and celebratory banquet highlight the community's passion for the sport and the dedication of the players, coaches, and staff. The program's academic excellence and individual award winners demonstrate the well-rounded development of these student-athletes.
