Annie McKenna
Trinity, G, Jr.
2014-15 stats: 14 ppg, 3 apg, 2 steals/game
College: Undecided
The floor leader for the GCAC Red champions scored the game-winning basket with 20.9 seconds remaining as the Blazers (27-5) beat Young to advance to the Class 4A sectional final. The 5-foot-4 point guard scored a career-high 26 points against Fenwick in the sectional semifinals. She was named first-team all-tournament at Montini.
More Top Picks Best Chest Freezers
Q: You fouled out of the supersectional overtime loss to Homewood-Flossmoor with a minute left in regulation. What do you remember about the rest of the game?
A: We were beating Homewood-Flossmoor the entire game and I felt the game was ours. I couldn’t believe the game changed so quickly in that last minute. It was devastating, but it makes us want it that much more next year.
Q: How amazed were you that your four freshmen teammates played as well as they did?
A: The freshmen are talented, but as the season progressed I think they realized how important it was to play as a team and the game got easier for them. Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships.
Q: Have you always worn knee pads when you play?
A: My sisters all had problems with their knees while playing basketball. I did it as a precaution, but now it’s a habit. I seem to hit the floor a lot so I don’t play without them and I think they help.
Twitter: @geomwilcox