The girls varsity basketball team fell just short of a championship last winter. They fought hard, but ultimately lost to Bedford in the finals.
With that loss behind them, they are back in action. The coach believes this team can do what it takes to be successful.
Junior Gemma Murray is now taking on a veteran role and has gotten to know her coach well and understands how he feels about this season.
“Our coach is confident in our team, and knows that we will make the right decisions on and off the court,” Murray said. “He tells us that he knows we are good and we should all be confident in our abilities.”
Senior Sammie Sullivan and sophomore Alana LoPriore enact their secret handshake, getting hyped up for their game. Last season, Sullivan achieved the 1,000 point benchmark. She uses her accomplishments to increase team chemistry and inspire her teammates to improve. “We consistently high-five one another and cheer each other on,” Sullivan said. “This support allows us to come together when games are difficult and unite against the opponent.” (Marleigh Talbot)
Murray channels her inner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and locks in for a free throw against Winnacunnet. “We know that every basket counts, so making our free throws is something that wins games for us,” Murray said. The entire team is aware of how crucial their free throws are to the team’s success. “One free throw can change the momentum of the game,” Sullivan said. (Marleigh Talbot)
High fives fly around as the team gathers close to talk things over with their coach during a timeout. “[Teamwork] plays a crucial role in winning our games,” Sullivan said. According to Murray, the team huddles up when things are not going their way, and they “boost each other’s confidence” with high fives and “being supportive no matter what.” (Marleigh Talbot)Senior Brooke Eacrett lays it up George Gervin-style for a quick two points versus Winnacunnet. “[Taking shots close to the basket] forces the defense to collapse, which opens up easier outside shots and gives us momentum,” Sullivan said. When the team makes layups, it leads them to an efficient and quick way to victory. “Our team can score from all levels, but when our shots are not falling, we try to get downhill as much as we can,” Murray said. (Marleigh Talbot)Murray puts up an off-balance layup right under the basket. “When we’re getting easy shots inside the paint close to the basket, it leads to victory,” Murray said. These shots are the high percentage looks that the team is searching for to score efficiently since it allows for a higher volume of scoring for the team. “Our coach motivates people to take the shots that they are comfortable with and what will make the team the most successful,” Sullivan said. (Marleigh Talbot)
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