Willie Maryland
Willie Maryland
ability control front good hit hopefully line offense time
We're going to have a good front line and hopefully that does a lot for our offense and defense. For the first time we will be able to control the net. Our offense will get the ability to hit it over the blocks.
best close energy full guard personal point saw seen time
I've never seen someone with so much energy for 32 minutes. That's the first time I saw her up close and personal and she's just so full of life. I haven't seen every point guard in the state, but she has to be right up there with the best ones.
came defense game good job obviously planned shots solid sound start taking tone
At the start of the game, we came out like we planned to all week. We wanted to set the tone of the game and obviously we were able to do that. Our defense was sound and solid and we also did a good job of taking shots when they were available.
beginning gotten happen proud trust
I was proud of how we played. In years past, we would have gotten out of focus, but we wanted to make things happen as a group. The most important thing right now is that we're beginning to trust and believe.
funny qualities watch witty
She's very kind-hearted and very witty and funny. You watch her play and she has this scowl on her face, but she has those qualities in her. She can make you laugh.
played team
She played well, but I think the team as a whole played well.
connected discover environment family feeling floor good hit kids worked
One thing we've worked on is a family environment. Off and on the court, we've connected with each other. The kids discover their differences, but when we hit the floor we come together. We're feeling pretty good where we're at.
everybody few gave good minutes quite season tuesday
We gave everybody quite a few minutes in anticipation of Tuesday night, when the new season starts. I've just got a good feeling.
ball couple key learn playing point
We had a couple key opportunities, but we couldn't get the ball in. I think we're playing well, but we still have to get to the point where when we get the lead, we have to learn to play to win.
compete franklin good next obviously opportunity takes teams tournament understanding win
Even with the opportunities Franklin had, we still had the opportunity to win the game. We were right there with one of the better teams in the conference. ... The team as whole is understanding what it takes to play at next level, at tournament time. Obviously you want to win, but it's good to know that you can compete with them.
bit played proud sharing
Everyone contributed a bit today. I am proud of the way we played defensively and offensively by sharing the ball.
excited type
It was sweet. That was impressive. As a freshman, she has that type of talent. We're excited about her future.
age-and-aging court impressed progress season
It was a real coming-of-age season for her. She made a lot of progress off the court as well as on the court. That's what I'm most impressed with.
defense key needed realized stop week worked
Defense was the one thing we worked on all week that we realized would be huge. We needed to do everything to stop their key players.