FAIRLESS HILLS, PA – The lady Eagles of Conwell-Egan are about halfway through their year in Catholic League play and have been having fun along the way this season. The team is currently 0-5 in conference play, but the Eagles are using every game as a learning experience in order to attain their first PCL victory. Despite their record, the ladies and coaches have great attitudes and are excited to be a part of the team and proudly represent their school.
After their game against Archbishop Wood on January 11, Conwell-Egan head coach Chris Brennan had high praise for freshman Gia Brennan, sophomore Taiylor Bussey and senior Mary McKinney, who battled on the floor against the powerful Lady Vikings. Brennan, Bussey and McKinney offered some insight to their team and what it is like to play high school basketball as a Conwell-Egan Eagle.
CEC senior captain Alexis Hyska sinks two at the line vs. Wood
Favorite Place the Team Likes to Eat Before or After a Game: Wawa
Team Hangout Spots: Locker room or a local diner
Team Song: Senior guard, Mary Grace Irvine plays the harmonica prior to each game.
Q: What Makes Playing for the Eagles Fun and Special?
A: “Everyone has a different personality and when we all get together it’s fun,” said sophomore guard, Taiylor Bussey.
“The way we bond together is good and we are a good friend group and family,” said freshman guard, Gia Brennan.
“We bond really well together,” said senior guard, Mary McKinney.
Conwell-Egan's 2018 Varsity Basketball Team - PSD Photo by Ben Medland
Q: Do You Have Any Pregame Rituals?
A: “Every game I have to wear the same kneepads and the same hair tie each time,” said Bussey.
“Double braids every game. That’s my good luck,” said McKinney.
(Additionally, the team all grabs Alexis Mitchem’s hair bun before the game for good luck!)
Q: What is Your Favorite Flavor of Gatorade?
A: “Grape,” said Bussey.
“I don’t know what it is called, but the light blue one,” said Brennan.
“I call it the red one,” said McKinney.
Q: What is Your Proudest Moment in Your Playing Career so Far?
A: “When I had a game winning three,” said Bussey.
“Probably getting the player of the game for our team this year,” said McKinney.
Q: What is Your Favorite School Subject?
A: “My favorite class is math,” said Bussey.
“World History with Mrs. Kirby,” said Brennan.
“Psychology,” said McKinney.
Q. What Sport Do You Like to Play Besides Basketball?
A. All three of the girls looked at each other and said, “Soccer.”
“Yeah soccer, we all play soccer,” said McKinney.
Many of the ladies that play on Conwell-Egan’s basketball team play multiple sports, while managing to maintain high grades in the classroom.
-Article by Ben Medland, journalism major at Temple University