The Bishop Carroll girls basketball team defeated Andover Central last Friday night with a score of 46-37 to advance to the state tournament. Flyer staffer Kylee Mernagh interviewed head coach Taylor Dugan about the team’s victory.
Flyer: What did it feel like when the final buzzer sounded and you knew your team had made it to state?
Dugan: I obviously felt excitement, but I was so proud of the girls for playing so hard and for coming back. We were up and then we got down by four points, and the girls just fought the entire time. I was really proud for the girls, especially for the five seniors. The experience of going to state is just the best, so I’m so excited they get to go through that.
Flyer: Did it bring back any memories from when you went to state as a player?
Dugan: Yes, it did and it will. It was such a good game against Andover Central, and winning a tough game against the No. 1 seed like that to go to state just makes it that much better.
Flyer: Tell us about your opponent, Blue Valley Southwest.
Dugan: We’re going to have to play another game against great defense, and be mentally and physically tough. Our defense will have to win the game again just like it did against Andover Central. It’s going to have to be a team effort, everyone plays their own role in our success.