Keisha Brown
Keisha Brown
academy coach floor game hard heart kids last played player proud sacred since state team walked win
It has been 31 years since a player at Sacred Heart Academy has walked off the floor and played their last game in a state championship, that is an accomplishment. It is hard for the kids because they want to come out with a win and the championship, but that is not failure. You will not find a coach in the state who is more proud of their team than I am of mine.
easy five guard guys hard leading
We have five guys that all contribute. Each night, someone different is leading us in scoring. That is what makes us tough. It is hard to guard five players, but it is very easy to guard just one or two.
develop excited glad grow hard life move opportunity six state taught watch wonderful work
It's going to be hard for me because I have had the opportunity to work with six wonderful kids. They have all taught me something about life and to just watch them grow and develop is amazing. I am excited for their future. So tomorrow, I am glad to be in the state championship with them, but it will be hard to see them move on.
beat continue crossroads hard level marion team tough work
We are not going to underestimate Crossroads because they beat a tough Marion team to get where they are. We just need to continue to work hard and play to the level we did tonight.
anyone certainly handle hard kids physical practice prepared work
Our kids are used to being banged-around. We work them hard in practice and get them prepared to be able to handle physical play. Certainly you don't want to see anyone get hurt, but these kids have been through it all before.
believe contribute hard kids obviously practice worked
Caleb is obviously going to be a factor. But I believe the other kids who worked hard in practice every day are going to contribute too.
hard hate next ride taste teammate teammates wants work
I'd hate to be Caleb's teammate next year. Because he is going to ride his teammates and work so hard to get back here. He got a taste of this and you can tell he wants more.
came goal good irish minimal played
We came in with the goal to play Irish basketball. We played good defense, had minimal turnovers (13) and we hustled.
coming intensity kept key lead locker room second stretch
That was really the key stretch for us. We had established a lead coming into the locker room and then we just kept the intensity in the second half.
ability emotional forget people player
I think people forget about his ability to go to the basket. He's also an emotional player and can really come in and give us a spark.
chance eat hungry wait
I can tell you right now that I am still hungry for another chance at this. And I know I can't wait 31 years to eat again.
coming concern continue kids work
There is always a concern going into every game. There was concern coming into tonight's game, and there will be concern going into Friday's game. You can always find something to work on, and these kids know they need to continue to get better if they want to win.
chris fire gets watch
When Chris gets on fire from the outside, watch out!
came coaching irish kids knew laid proud staff tonight
We came in here tonight with a goal, and that was to play Irish basketball. We knew it was going to be a challenge, but these kids came out and laid it all out on the line. We as a coaching staff are very proud of their effort.