Chaps fall short in championship game
Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: News
The loss not only evoked emotion from the players, but it carried over to the sidelines. "Even though they didn't win, I'll always remember how much fun it was cheering for our team. We deserved to win, but it just didn't happen, and I will always remember the group of girls I cheered with at the tournament and never forget how far we have come," said Deja Chrisman, MC cheerleading captain.
"I will always remember everything about the tournament, the competition, hotel, coaches, team and everything," Lynch said.
"I will always remember playing with my teammates," Kelleher said.
"The best experience of the tournament was being in the locker room, talking to the guys after our loss," McCasland said.
"We went into the locker room talking about each player. It was sad, but I was very impressed with how close the team got," McCasland said.
Thomas echoed the coach's sentiments. "The team record was 33-4. They need to keep their heads up," Thomas said. "Just being at the tournament was great. This was one of the best basketball teams this school has had."
MC sophomore, Brad Kelleher, said the best part of the tournament was "actually making it to nationals and realizing we're one of the best teams in the country."
The Chaps had the first day of the tournament off but then played one game each day for the next four days.
They went out the first round defeating Allegany College 67-50. The Chaps then advanced to the quarterfinals round of the tournament to play South-Georgia Technical College. The Chaps' defense helped give them a 95-73 victory over the Bulldogs.
"My favorite part about this basketball team is their killer defense. It comes down to one-on-one play and it's very impressive," Thomas said.
The Chaps then advanced to the semifinal round of the tournament and defeated Connors State College 75-56. This victory put the Chaps in the final game of the tournament to play Salt Lake City Community College, last year's runner-up team at nationals.
In the championship game, Greg Hill led the team with 25 points, while Lytch had 18 points. Lytch and Hill made the All-Tournament team, and Kelleher was awarded the Sesher Sportsmanship Award.
"My favorite part about this year's team was that they all sacrificed to have success. This is the most selfless team I have ever coached," McCasland said.
"I will always remember everything about the tournament, the competition, hotel, coaches, team and everything," Lynch said.
"I will always remember playing with my teammates," Kelleher said.
"The best experience of the tournament was being in the locker room, talking to the guys after our loss," McCasland said.
"We went into the locker room talking about each player. It was sad, but I was very impressed with how close the team got," McCasland said.
Thomas echoed the coach's sentiments. "The team record was 33-4. They need to keep their heads up," Thomas said. "Just being at the tournament was great. This was one of the best basketball teams this school has had."
MC sophomore, Brad Kelleher, said the best part of the tournament was "actually making it to nationals and realizing we're one of the best teams in the country."
The Chaps had the first day of the tournament off but then played one game each day for the next four days.
They went out the first round defeating Allegany College 67-50. The Chaps then advanced to the quarterfinals round of the tournament to play South-Georgia Technical College. The Chaps' defense helped give them a 95-73 victory over the Bulldogs.
"My favorite part about this basketball team is their killer defense. It comes down to one-on-one play and it's very impressive," Thomas said.
The Chaps then advanced to the semifinal round of the tournament and defeated Connors State College 75-56. This victory put the Chaps in the final game of the tournament to play Salt Lake City Community College, last year's runner-up team at nationals.
In the championship game, Greg Hill led the team with 25 points, while Lytch had 18 points. Lytch and Hill made the All-Tournament team, and Kelleher was awarded the Sesher Sportsmanship Award.
"My favorite part about this year's team was that they all sacrificed to have success. This is the most selfless team I have ever coached," McCasland said.
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