23 Quotes by Linda Kilpatrick

The point guard is very solid. She handles the ball strong, runs the offense well and can hit the open shot.

We're just too inconsistent right now. We're not ready for the playoffs. We're not playing like we should be in the playoffs. Our players need to do a little self-analyzing before our final three games.

She has a soft touch and is able to score in the set offense or by getting the ball off the boards.

I was surprised that we could hurt them that much inside. We didn't think we would get many inside looks, so I was proud of Sarah's performance. I wanted them to go down low and then kick it back outside. The plan was to wait for the good shot but we had trouble finding it.

I don't know what happened. We needed to pick up the intensity on defense. I was pretty upset when I had to call that timeout early in the third because we had four people standing there watching the ball go down the court. I had no idea that at this time in the season conditioning would be a problem. It was a matter of desire and intimidation that decided this game.

Going to states is such a fun experience. It's something these girls never forget. You ask some of my players to name the highlights of their life and they'll say winning a state title ranks right up there with getting married or having a baby.

Our game plan was to put a lot of pressure on them. We needed to show them the type of defense that Queen Anne's hadn't seen all year. I think that was the difference right there.

I wondered if we had enough energy left. That part was just on desire. It has been a rough road.

I think our teams are somewhat similar in terms of talent and playing style, but they are much more experienced. I think it's going to come down to whether I can keep my girls focused and composed. We have to keep the nerves out.