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9.16.25 Morning Announcements

Mason Smith
September 16, 2025
Alivia Northrup ‘27 making the extra pass to get her teammate open. 

Galena Takes a Devastating loss to Prairie du Chein

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Hahn gets ready to dish up another strikeout in the victory against Milledgeville. “I felt really good, and I was able to hit my spots effectively,” she said.  

Pirates Take Down the Missiles

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
Galena shaking hands after the first victory of the game.

Galena Takes the Victory Against Pecatonica

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
April 7, 2025
Sophomore John Sheets and Junior Cameron Einsweiler walk down the hall with their book bags. They walk to their class with all the supplies they need and more for the day. 

Bring Back the Bags

Mason Smith and McKaylah Sites
March 19, 2025
Galena’s Leah Heller bringing to ball up the court look for her first option. 

Galena Falls in the Sectional Semifinals to Rockford Lutheran

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
AND ONE! Braden Kevern ‘25 is fighting through contact to try and keep Galena in the lead. “After I hit that three, I felt energized and I wanted to let the team know I can get to the rim as well as I can shoot the 3,” said Kevern ‘25. 

Galena Falls to Rivals of East Dubuque

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Watch out! Myles Schumacher, ‘25, walking out of the with confidence and with one goal in mind, to win. “We had this game circled on our schedule and we knew they did too. Whoever won this game was going to play the best basketball they have ever played,” Schumacher ‘25. 

A Heated Rivalry

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
February 10, 2025
Free iPad!!! STUDENT COUNCIL IS GIVING AWAY AN IPAD FOR FREE FOR WINTER FORMAL AS WELL AS A SPIRIT WEEK TO GO ALONGSIDE IT. “I WILL BE ECSTATIC IF I WIN THIS IPAD. I WILL BRIBE ANYONE IF NEED BE!” SAID CAMERON EINSWEILER ‘26.

A Winter Wonderland

Mason Smith and Violet Doyle
January 16, 2025
Senior Gracie Furlong ‘25 leads out the team and prepares for their game against the Pretzels.

The Galena Pirates Dominate The Freeport Pretzels in Nail biting Victory

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
January 13, 2025
Many athletes this year have given up their sport and many other athletes have made huge commitments. Here is a collage of all the amazing athletes that are focused on this year. "I'm glad I was able to share my perspective on why I choose to quit football, as well as give other athlete's to share their stories," Koeings '26 shares about his thoughts of this article.

From Passion to Pressure

Mason Smith and Violet Doyle
December 20, 2024
BOYS BASKETBALL IS BACK. Roman Romer ‘26 jumps off for the first game of the Galena Boys Basketball in the Scales Mound Annual Turkey Tournament. “It was kinda hard to get into the basketball mode after a great run in football, but after the first tip it felt great to be back,” said Romer.

Pirates Start Hot

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
December 6, 2024
INTERCEPTED! Gus Nack ‘26 picks off the ball to help the Pirates win over Marquette. This was Gus’s second turnover of the game after he forced a fumble. “That play felt surreal because this was my first interception of the season and it was when my team needed it.” Nack said.

Galena Pirates vs Marquette Rebels: A Clash for the Ages

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
Touchdown! Myles Schumacher ‘25 breaks free and scores a touchdown for the Galena Pirates. The crowd erupted as the Pirates took an early lead. “It felt great to get the first touchdown of the game,” said Schumacher.

Galena Breaks Playoff Drought

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
WATCH OUT! Mya McCoy ‘26 jumps in the air preparing to dish out an ace for the Pirates.

Galena Continues Their Dominating Streak

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
SHHHHHH Everyone Quiet. Brant Romer 27’ teeing off on hole 7 of the 2024 IHSA Boys Class 1A Regionals. 

Boys Regionals and Sectionals Golf 

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
Caption: JUNIOR CLASS WINS THE SKIT NIGHT! Drew Koenigs ‘26 and his classmates celebrate when they announce the winners for Skit Night. “It was a great experience. I feel we always do so well because our grade has the most participation and embraces the spotlight,” said Drew Koenigs. 

Homecoming 2024:BOARD GAMES

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Pirates Sweep Thunderdome, JV, and Freshmen Teams Triumph

Pirates Sweep Thunderdome, JV, and Freshmen Teams Triumph

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024
The Story of Galena High School

The Story of Galena High School

Mason Smith, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024
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