Gina Nolan
Gina Nolan
combined defense key knew last norton olsen played talked time
I thought our defense was the key for us tonight. We talked about that before the game. We knew that was going to be the key for us. The last time we played them, (Kate) Norton and (Melissa) Olsen combined for 25 points.
improved last played time
Sycamore was much improved from the last time we played them.
against incredibly played shot time west worse
We couldn't have played much worse the first time we played against West Chicago. And they shot incredibly well, while we shot incredibly poorly.
defense great played
I thought she did a great job. She really played great defense tonight.
good knew senior
We knew we had to come to play tonight, especially with it being their Senior Night. They're a good team. They fight. They're scrappy.
came helped second start strong tempo
We came out strong to start the second half, and I think that helped set a tempo for us.
four looked second stayed zone
We stayed in our zone and it probably looked more like a saggy man-to-man when they went four out in the second half.
afraid ball came coming control definitely good hang onto portion stronger work
We couldn't hang onto the ball. I'd say a good portion of our turnovers were unforced errors. The ball came right to us and it dribbled right off our hands. I don't know if that's being afraid of them coming at us, but that's something we definitely have to work on, just being in more control and stronger with the ball on offense.
basketball class freshman intensity might plays
She might be a freshman in class but not on the basketball floor. She plays with the same intensity that any upperclassmen does.
champion people state third
Only two teams, the third place and state champion, go out with a win. I think we surpassed what many people thought we could accomplish.
credit ended fact finish people season state teams title win wins
Only two teams finish the season with a win -- the team that wins the state title and the third-place finisher. The fact that we ended up where we did, I think we surpassed what many people thought we could accomplish. That's a credit to our girls.
balance impressed kids stepped
I was impressed with our balance tonight. A lot of kids stepped up and contributed.
attack blocked few half shots
Some shots didn't fall, but it's part of the game. We had a few shots blocked early, and I think that had an effect. It made us a little tentative the first half to attack the basket.
came expected half pleased second
I was really pleased with our second-half defense. I expected better and they came out in the second half and it all came down to communicating better on the floor.