Gina Nolan
Gina Nolan
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.
improved last played time
Sycamore was much improved from the last time we played them.
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.
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.
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.
best break catalyst steals
I think for us offensively, our catalyst has been our defense, and so to get some steals or a break off the rebound, we play best when we do that.
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.
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.
game hit huge sure tough
She had a huge bump, but she wasn't sure what hit her. It swelled up when she was out there. She didn't want to come out of the game because she's such a tough kid. It was big (losing her at that point).
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.
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.
closer felt nine sure
It was a nine-point game, but it sure felt a lot closer than nine points.