Alan Barton
Alan Barton
Alan Bartonwas a British singer and member of the hit-making duo Black Lace. Their hits included: "The Music Man", "Agadoo" and "Superman". They also represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 in Jerusalem, with the song "Mary Ann", which finished seventh...
basketball challenged coached grade greenland gym half known played seniors since third tradition worst
We played our worst half since I've known these seniors. I've coached them since third grade and I challenged those seniors at halftime. Greenland basketball is about tradition and they see that each day with the banners on the gym wall.
believe girls greenland teams top
The girls here in Greenland have to believe there's another sport in town, and that's girl's softball. We're not bad, but when we play experienced teams like that we've got to play at the top of our game.
care hear time
They couldn't hear me anymore. It was a 2-point ballgame, I don't care how much time they get. Time is just time.
busted face found took
They busted us in the face in the first half. We took the jabs and found a way at halftime.
control destiny foul free paid run switched throws trouble win
This was a big win and we now control our own destiny to win district. Free throws were the difference. We switched our presses and got a big run and then we were able to get them in foul trouble and it paid off.
believe best hits played proud six
Believe it or not, it's the best we've played all year. We jumped out and had a lead, and one inning (the fourth) we had six batters bat. I'm proud as everything that we had six hits today, and that's the best we've hit the ball.
causes outside plays problems
She's causes problems because she's 5-10 and can play outside or inside. We've got a lot of set plays for her.
inside matching press responsibility shots top year
She's made big shots all year long and she doesn't get rattled. She's at the top of the press and then she's got the responsibility of getting inside and matching up on the post. She does a lot for us.
asked girls hit shot step
She hadn't hit a shot all day. But that's what girls do here. When they're asked to step up, they step up.
close quarter taught third threw
We were close to doing what we were taught and what I expect. But the third quarter threw that off.
girls proved team today
We're not a one-man team and we proved that today we have other girls that know what this is about.
ball press turn
We started getting in our press at the end of the first period. We made them turn the ball over and got to the basket.
handed last open overcame played pressure punch seven storm
We've played each other seven times in the last two years so we know each other. We know they're going to come out and punch us in the face. We overcame the storm and I thought we handed the pressure better and started getting some open looks.
builds confidence gives halftime huge
We called it to Britney. She catches it and boom, 3-pointer. That's huge because it not only gives us confidence going into halftime but it builds her confidence for down the road.