Keisha Brown
Keisha Brown
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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.
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Dave is a perfect example of a kid that just wants to do anything for the team. He does whatever we ask of him and he's just happy to do whatever he can do for the team. He truly is a team player.
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It was never a concern for me. It never excited me. I just look at myself as another basketball coach. Being an African American coaching a Caucasian team means nothing.
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Those kids did not fold, they did not quit. They believed in themselves and believed in each other. They came out of that locker room and played team ball like it was the first quarter all over again.
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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.
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They got us started. They put this team on their back and carried us last year. It is unfortunate that they never got a chance to play at the Breslin because they deserved it. The time just wasn't right, but the time is right now, and these two guys are still a part of this team and still continue to be leaders.
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Nate could be a superstar for a lot of teams if he wasn't playing for us at Sacred Heart. He is a real total package. But he, like all the other players on this team, sacrifice personal success for the greater good of the team. They don't just say they will play like a team, they actually go out and do it.
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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.
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These kids have something that nobody can take away from them, a desire and a want, and that is something that you can't coach. All 12 of these kids on this team have a burning desire to achieve and they feel that they won't be denied.
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We came in with the goal to play Irish basketball. We played good defense, had minimal turnovers (13) and we hustled.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.