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Quarterback Ethan Hefel ‘22 keeps his eyes on the prize as he carries the ball toward a touchdown. “Running the ball to the end zone, I had a huge adrenaline rush,” said Hefel. “It was important to me to win the last home game of my high school football career. The past two seasons have been different from before in that the team has been more motivated, with a goal of getting our team back into the playoffs.”

GHS Varsity Football On a Come-Up

Kennedy Trautsch, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
The GHS girls golf team ended their era with a bang winning their meet that night and advancing to sectionals. The meet took place on September 21 as they won against Eastland. The seniors are happy with how the season went and couldn’t have asked for a better team. “Although my school golf career is over, I couldn’t be happier with how the season went and all the amazing relationships I created with my teammates the past years,” said Olivia Richardson.

The end of an era

Ava Miller, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2021
The Galena eight take a moment between races to celebate the seniors on the team. It was so nice to have a Senior Night recognition, said Sydney Einsweiler 22. I really enjoy running for the cross country team, but its even more enjoyable to watch my teammates run and have success. The seniors were gifted with waterbottles and tee shirts in their senior basket. From left: Owen Murdock 22, Konner Allendor 23, Samantha Callahan 23, Einsweiler 22, Sam Eaton 23, Gwen Hesselbacher 23, Lily Jackman 25 and Cael Ozee 25.

Cross Country Heading Off to the Big Races

Samantha Callahan, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
Pirates win home tournamnet! The varsity volleyball team took first in their tournament hosted in Galena. “This tournament was a great way to start our season,” said Taylor Hilby 23’. “And it will be fun to look back at this and see how much we have improved!”

Volleyball season starts with victory in Galena

Julia Townsend, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
Regional Champs. The Pirates were able to defeat Durand in two games on Thursday, Oct. 28. The team will travel to Elgin on Monday, Nov. 1 to take on Harvest Christian Academy.

Pirates clinch Regional Championship

Grace Hillard, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
The GHS football team celebrates after winning their game against East Dubuqe on Friday, Oct. 22. This win qualified the team for the playoffs for the first time since 2015. The team traveled to Forreston on Oct. 29 to play in the first round of 1A competition.

Pirates take down Warriors

Jenna Smith, Editor in Chief
November 8, 2021
For the first time since 2018, the Galena Boys’ Golf Team had a player move on to the IHSA State Golf Meet. Ryan Sotffregen represented the GHS Boys’ Golf Team in Bloomington, IL. “Going to state was a great experience,” said Stoffregen, “I’m excited to go back next year and do even better.” Pictured from left, Coach Dave Hahn, Ryan Stoffregen, and Coach Greg Fleege.

Stoffregen Sails to State

Ayden Wells, Staff Writer
November 8, 2021
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