We suffered three losses early in the season when we were injured and just not playing as a team. We've obviously played much better basketball since then.

We are the only team to start the season with 21 losses, so we are not going to be off the hook,

By all means, we are not out of the hunt with three losses. It is a 15-game conference season, and we expect to be back in the race.

The offence has been stifled (in all three losses this season) and I'm not sure why. Our offence gets really tight really quick and tries to hurry things. Hopefully, we can correct that Saturday.

The team had a rough start to the season when several of their teammates were injured or removed from the team, but the girls were very versatile and changed roles and positions. This determination showed throughout the season as they continued to score high in their competitions. Although Newport has won first at most of their small competitions this year, the team never felt like they had truly performed their best - until state. They had an amazing day.

Every team has a doctor. But when players get injured, they don't go see the team doctor. There is a conflict of interest because the doctor is paid by the team.