Varsity Lady Villains' Alumni Page
"To the world, you may be just one person, but to one person... you may be the world."
Emma Blaney - Class of 2009.
Emma played four seasons in the Lady Villains' Program, two on the Junior Varsity Team under Coach Clark and two on the Varsity Team. Emma was a part of two state championship teams in 2008 and 2009.
In her time on the varsity, her teams went a combined 56-10, winning two conference regular season and tournament championships, two state sectional titles and two western regional championships.
Emma is now a part-time model, is a store manager, an online student and follows her brother and dad on the NASCAR Circuit.
In her time on the varsity, her teams went a combined 56-10, winning two conference regular season and tournament championships, two state sectional titles and two western regional championships.
Emma is now a part-time model, is a store manager, an online student and follows her brother and dad on the NASCAR Circuit.
Megan Buckland - Class of 2011.
Megan played on three state championship teams from 2008-2011. Megan was a captain or co-captain in each of her three years.
Megan's teams won one conference regular season title, two conference tournament titles, three sectional and western regional championships and three state championships. Megan went a combined 78-17 in three seasons.
Megan is a red-shirt freshman at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill playing basketball (2012-13).
Click HERE to read Megan's College Bio.
Megan's teams won one conference regular season title, two conference tournament titles, three sectional and western regional championships and three state championships. Megan went a combined 78-17 in three seasons.
Megan is a red-shirt freshman at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill playing basketball (2012-13).
Click HERE to read Megan's College Bio.
Kim Burke - Class of 2004.
Kim played on Coach Robinson's first two varsity teams at Bishop in 2002-03 and 2003-04. Kim was voted as captain of the 2003-04 Team.
Kim's team made the NCISAA State Playoffs both seasons. Kim went a combined 39-19 in those seasons, including a PACIS Conference Regular Season Runner-up in 2004.
Kim attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Kim is now a Clerk at United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Kim's team made the NCISAA State Playoffs both seasons. Kim went a combined 39-19 in those seasons, including a PACIS Conference Regular Season Runner-up in 2004.
Kim attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Kim is now a Clerk at United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Katie Burske - Class of 2013.
Katie played four seasons on the varsity team helping the Lady Villains to a 101-25 record in that time.
Katie was a member of two conference tournament championships, four sectional championships, four Western Regional Championships, and four state championships.
Katie was a member of two conference tournament championships, four sectional championships, four Western Regional Championships, and four state championships.
Sarah Coon - Class of 2012.
Sarah played three full seasons on the varsity team, after being called up from the JV Team at the end of her freshman year.
Sarah was a part of four state championships, two conference tournament titles, four sectional championships and four Western Regional Titles.
Sarah went 85-18 during her three (+) seasons on the varsity.
Sarah is now a freshman at Lynchburg College a member of the basketball team.
Click HERE to read Sarah's College Bio.
Sarah was a part of four state championships, two conference tournament titles, four sectional championships and four Western Regional Titles.
Sarah went 85-18 during her three (+) seasons on the varsity.
Sarah is now a freshman at Lynchburg College a member of the basketball team.
Click HERE to read Sarah's College Bio.
Kelsey Cossio - Class of 2013.
Kelsey Cossio was a manager on our 2011-12 and 2012-13 State Championship Teams.
Kelsey was a part of 52 wins and only 12 losses during her two years as a manager.
Kelsey will be a freshman at East Carolina in 2013-14.
Kelsey was a part of 52 wins and only 12 losses during her two years as a manager.
Kelsey will be a freshman at East Carolina in 2013-14.
Brittany Cox - Class of 2009.
Brittany played all four seasons on the varsity team, winning four state championships.
Brittany's teams went a combined 119-11 in her four seasons and won four straight conference regular season and tournament titles, four state sectional championships and four western regional tournaments.
Brittany was voted as a captain during her senior season at McGuinness.
Brittany is now a graduate assistant for the Campbell University Women's Basketball Team.
Brittany was named the Pfeiffer Female Athlete-of-the-Year for the 2011-2012 Season.
Click HERE to read Brittany's College Bio.
HERE is an article on Brittany.
Brittany's teams went a combined 119-11 in her four seasons and won four straight conference regular season and tournament titles, four state sectional championships and four western regional tournaments.
Brittany was voted as a captain during her senior season at McGuinness.
Brittany is now a graduate assistant for the Campbell University Women's Basketball Team.
Brittany was named the Pfeiffer Female Athlete-of-the-Year for the 2011-2012 Season.
Click HERE to read Brittany's College Bio.
HERE is an article on Brittany.
Amanda Cross - Class of 2005.
Amanda Cross (now Brown) played three seasons of Varsity Basketball for Coach Robinson at Bishop. Amanda's Team's went a combined 60-25, qualifying for the state playoffs three consecutive seasons, and was a part of the program's first state playoff game win, capturing that in 2005.
Amanda played college basketball at Peace College in Raleigh.
Amanda is now a varsity girls basketball assistant coach at Ravenscroft High School in Raleigh, NC.
Amanda played college basketball at Peace College in Raleigh.
Amanda is now a varsity girls basketball assistant coach at Ravenscroft High School in Raleigh, NC.
Lauren Cushing - Class of 2012.
Lauren Cushing played three full seasons on the varsity team. Lauren went a combined 76-18 during her three seasons.
Lauren helped the Lady Villains win one conference tournament title, three sectional titles, three Western Regional Titles, and three state championships during her time on the varsity.
Lauren is a freshman at St. Mary's University in South Bend, Indiana.
Lauren helped the Lady Villains win one conference tournament title, three sectional titles, three Western Regional Titles, and three state championships during her time on the varsity.
Lauren is a freshman at St. Mary's University in South Bend, Indiana.
Anna DeFrancesco - Class of 2009.
Anna played four seasons on the varsity team, winning four state titles.
Anna's teams went 119-11 in her four seasons, and won four conference regular season and tournament championships, and four state sectional and regional championships.
Anna was selected as a captain during her senior season at Bishop.
Anna, now a senior, attends UNC-Chapel Hill where she played club basketball her freshman season.
Anna's teams went 119-11 in her four seasons, and won four conference regular season and tournament championships, and four state sectional and regional championships.
Anna was selected as a captain during her senior season at Bishop.
Anna, now a senior, attends UNC-Chapel Hill where she played club basketball her freshman season.
Christa Dolan - Class of 2009.
Christa was a scorekeeper for the Lady Villains in 2008 and 2009.
Christa recorded 56 wins against 10 losses and two state championship victories in her two seasons as our scorekeeper.
Christa is a senior at North Carolina State University.
Christa recorded 56 wins against 10 losses and two state championship victories in her two seasons as our scorekeeper.
Christa is a senior at North Carolina State University.
Kelly Elder - Class of 2012.
Kelly played three seasons on the varsity team.
Kelly's teams went 76-18 over that span, winning three state championships.
Kelly also was a part of one conference tournament title, three sectional titles, and three Western Regional Titles.
Kelly is a freshman at North Carolina State this fall.
Kelly's teams went 76-18 over that span, winning three state championships.
Kelly also was a part of one conference tournament title, three sectional titles, and three Western Regional Titles.
Kelly is a freshman at North Carolina State this fall.
Erin Fitzgerald - Class of 2010.
Erin Fitzgerald played three seasons on the Lady Villains' Varsity Team, winning three state championships.
Erin's teams went 79-17 in her three seasons, winning two conference regular season and tournament championships, three sectional championships and three western regional titles.
Erin is a junior at Washington College in Maryland, where she plays basketball.
Click HERE to read Erin's College Bio.
Erin's teams went 79-17 in her three seasons, winning two conference regular season and tournament championships, three sectional championships and three western regional titles.
Erin is a junior at Washington College in Maryland, where she plays basketball.
Click HERE to read Erin's College Bio.
Sarah Foroudi - Class of 2007.
Sarah played four seasons on the varsity team, winning two state championships during her final two seasons with the Lady Villains.
Sarah's teams went 108-15 in her four seasons, winning two conference regular season and tournament titles, two state sectional championships and two western regional championships.
Sarah graduated from North Carolina State University and lives overseas.
Sarah's teams went 108-15 in her four seasons, winning two conference regular season and tournament titles, two state sectional championships and two western regional championships.
Sarah graduated from North Carolina State University and lives overseas.
Sheyda Foroudi - Class of 2005.
Sheyda played three seasons for Coach Robinson, going 60-25 in that span.
Sheyda was named a captain her senior season.
Sheyda's teams made the state playoffs each season, and advanced to the state semifinals in 2005.
Sheyda graduated from North Carolina State University and is a fashion designer.
Sheyda was named a captain her senior season.
Sheyda's teams made the state playoffs each season, and advanced to the state semifinals in 2005.
Sheyda graduated from North Carolina State University and is a fashion designer.
Alyssa Gaudio - Class of 2009.
Alyssa played in our program for four seasons, the last two on the varsity. Alyssa was a member of the Lady Villains' 2008 and 2009 State Championship Teams.
Alyssa's teams went a combined 56-10 in her two varsity years.
Alyssa is a senior at Wake Forest University.
Alyssa's teams went a combined 56-10 in her two varsity years.
Alyssa is a senior at Wake Forest University.
Jeanie Geraghty - Class of 2003.
Jeanie was a senior on Coach Robinson's first team at Bishop, going 15-11 during that year. Jeanie's team qualified for the state playoffs.
Jeanie attended UNC-Charlotte and UNC-Greensboro.
Jeanie attended UNC-Charlotte and UNC-Greensboro.
Sammi Goldsmith - Class of 2012.
Sammi was a member of the varsity team for four seasons.
Sammi went a combined 105-22 in her four seasons, helping the Lady Villains win one regular season conference championship, two conference tournament titles, four sectional championships, four Western Regional Championships, and four state titles.
Sammi is a freshman Lynchburg University and is a member of the basketball team.
Click HERE to read Sammi's College Bio.
Sammi went a combined 105-22 in her four seasons, helping the Lady Villains win one regular season conference championship, two conference tournament titles, four sectional championships, four Western Regional Championships, and four state titles.
Sammi is a freshman Lynchburg University and is a member of the basketball team.
Click HERE to read Sammi's College Bio.
Suzanne Grant - Class of 2003.
Suzanne was a senior on Coach Robinson's first team at Bishop, qualifying for the state playoffs after a 15-11 campaign.
Suzanne went on to attend and graduate from Appalachian State University.
Suzanne is a District Attorney Representative in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.
Suzanne went on to attend and graduate from Appalachian State University.
Suzanne is a District Attorney Representative in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.
Tori Koesters - Class of 2010.
Tori played two seasons in our program under Coach Clark on the Junior Varsity Team, and was our varsity team's manager in 2009-10.
Tori was part of our program's fifth consecutive state title in 2010, to cap off a 23-7 year.
Tori is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Tori was part of our program's fifth consecutive state title in 2010, to cap off a 23-7 year.
Tori is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Erin Liebal - Class of 2012.
Erin played three seasons on the varsity team at McGuinness.
Erin went a combined 76-18 in those three years, winning three state titles.
Erin also helped the Lady Villains win one conference tournament championship, three sectional titles, and three Western Regional Titles.
Erin is a freshman at North Carolina State this fall.
Erin went a combined 76-18 in those three years, winning three state titles.
Erin also helped the Lady Villains win one conference tournament championship, three sectional titles, and three Western Regional Titles.
Erin is a freshman at North Carolina State this fall.
Katheryn Lyons - Class of 2007.
Katheryn played all four seasons on the varsity team, going a combined 108-15 in her four years. Katheryn was a team captain three seasons, and helped lead the Villains to state championship victories in 2006 and 2007.
Katheryn's teams qualified for the state playoffs all four seasons, and during her last two seasons, she was a part of two conference regular and tournament championships, and two state sectional and regional championships.
Katheryn played one season of basketball at the University Of Maryland before transferring to Marist University.
Katheryn is in her third season as head varsity girls basketball coach at Westchester Country Day School in High Point.
Katheryn's teams qualified for the state playoffs all four seasons, and during her last two seasons, she was a part of two conference regular and tournament championships, and two state sectional and regional championships.
Katheryn played one season of basketball at the University Of Maryland before transferring to Marist University.
Katheryn is in her third season as head varsity girls basketball coach at Westchester Country Day School in High Point.
Jeanine Mason - Class of 2011.
Jeanine played one year of varsity basketball for the Lady Villains, and two years of junior varsity basketball. During the 2009-10 Season, Jeanine helped the Lady Villains to a 23-7 record, a state sectional, regional and state championship.
Jeanine was a part-time manager for the 2010-11 Season for the Lady Villains.
Jeanine is a sophomore at Brown University.
Jeanine was a part-time manager for the 2010-11 Season for the Lady Villains.
Jeanine is a sophomore at Brown University.
Kate McNamara - Class of 2005.
Kate's teams went 60-25 in her three seasons under Coach Robinson.
Kate played in the state playoffs in each of those three years, advancing to the state semifinals in 2005.
Kate graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and now works for Southwest Airlines... DING!
Kate played in the state playoffs in each of those three years, advancing to the state semifinals in 2005.
Kate graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and now works for Southwest Airlines... DING!
Margaret Minton - Class of 2007.
Margaret played four years on the varsity team, winning state titles in her last two seasons.
Margaret was a part of two conference regular season and tournament championships, two state sectional championships and two state western regional championships.
Margaret's teams went 108-15 in her four seasons.
Margaret graduated from Peace College where she played basketball.
Margaret is now married (Margaret Laws) and is a graduate student at The Ohio State University.
Margaret was a part of two conference regular season and tournament championships, two state sectional championships and two state western regional championships.
Margaret's teams went 108-15 in her four seasons.
Margaret graduated from Peace College where she played basketball.
Margaret is now married (Margaret Laws) and is a graduate student at The Ohio State University.
Gabby Mortis - Class of 2010.
Gabby played four seasons in the Lady Villains' Program, including her last two on the varsity.
Gabby was a part of two state championship teams, and her teams went a combined 52-11 in those seasons.
Gabby's 2008-09 Team won the conference regular season and tournament championships, and she was a part of two state sectional and regional championships.
Gabby is a junior at Wake Forest University and works for the Triad Basketball Officials Association.
Gabby was a part of two state championship teams, and her teams went a combined 52-11 in those seasons.
Gabby's 2008-09 Team won the conference regular season and tournament championships, and she was a part of two state sectional and regional championships.
Gabby is a junior at Wake Forest University and works for the Triad Basketball Officials Association.
Marie Petrangeli - Class of 2012.
Marie played on the varsity for three years, after being called up to the varsity at the end of her freshman year on the junior varsity team.
Marie helped the Lady Villains win two conference tournament titles, four sectional titles, and four Western Regional Titles. In addition, Marie's teams won four state championships.
Marie went a combined 85-18 in those three (+) seasons.
Marie is a freshman at Marion Military Institute in Alabama this fall.
Marie helped the Lady Villains win two conference tournament titles, four sectional titles, and four Western Regional Titles. In addition, Marie's teams won four state championships.
Marie went a combined 85-18 in those three (+) seasons.
Marie is a freshman at Marion Military Institute in Alabama this fall.
Megan Rembielak - Class of 2008.
Megan played three seasons on the Varsity Lady Villains' Team, winning three state championships.
Megan's teams went 90-7 in her three seasons, winning the conference regular season and tournament, and the state sectional and regional title each year.
Megan graduated from Appalachian State University where she played softball.
Megan was named All-Southern Conference in softball in 2012.
Megan now works in Michigan.
Megan's teams went 90-7 in her three seasons, winning the conference regular season and tournament, and the state sectional and regional title each year.
Megan graduated from Appalachian State University where she played softball.
Megan was named All-Southern Conference in softball in 2012.
Megan now works in Michigan.
Kelsey Rochford - Class of 2009.
Kelsey played two seasons on our program's Junior Varsity Team, before becoming our team manager for her final two years.
Kelsey was the manager on our 2007-08 and 2008-09 State Championship Teams.
Kelsey managed for 56 wins and just 10 losses in those years.
Kelsey attended UNC-Charlotte for one year before transferring to UNC-Chapel Hill.
Kelsey was the manager on our 2007-08 and 2008-09 State Championship Teams.
Kelsey managed for 56 wins and just 10 losses in those years.
Kelsey attended UNC-Charlotte for one year before transferring to UNC-Chapel Hill.
Maggie Ronan - Class of 2008.
Maggie played four seasons on the varsity team, going a combined 111-13 in that span and winning three state championships.
Maggie was a part of three conference regular season and state championships, three state sectional titles and three state regional titles.
Maggie graduated from St. Mary's University in South Bend, Indiana where she played basketball.
Maggie is now a marketing and social media intern in Chicago, Illinois.
Maggie was a part of three conference regular season and state championships, three state sectional titles and three state regional titles.
Maggie graduated from St. Mary's University in South Bend, Indiana where she played basketball.
Maggie is now a marketing and social media intern in Chicago, Illinois.
Emily Sickelbaugh - Class of 2009.
Emily played three years of varsity basketball at Bishop and won three state championships.
Emily was a part of 88 wins and 11 losses in her 99 games on the varsity.
Emily also was a member of three straight conference regular season and tournament title teams, three state sectional tournament championships and three state western regional championships.
Emily is now a senior playing volleyball at Sweet Briar College.
Emily was a part of 88 wins and 11 losses in her 99 games on the varsity.
Emily also was a member of three straight conference regular season and tournament title teams, three state sectional tournament championships and three state western regional championships.
Emily is now a senior playing volleyball at Sweet Briar College.
Gina Simmons - Class of 2009.
Gina played all four years on the varsity team, winning four straight state titles.
Gina's teams went 119-11 in her four seasons and won the conference regular season and tournament titles each season, as well as the state sectional and western regional title in that span.
Gina went on to play basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne during her freshman year.
Gina was an assistant coach in the Lady Villains' Program in 2010-11, winning a state championship.
Gina has returned for the 2012-13 Season as an assistant coach for the Lady Villains.
Gina's teams went 119-11 in her four seasons and won the conference regular season and tournament titles each season, as well as the state sectional and western regional title in that span.
Gina went on to play basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne during her freshman year.
Gina was an assistant coach in the Lady Villains' Program in 2010-11, winning a state championship.
Gina has returned for the 2012-13 Season as an assistant coach for the Lady Villains.
Allie Thompson - Class of 2006.
Allie was a manager in our program for two seasons, the last season being our 2005-06 State Championship Team.
Allie was a part of 52 wins and 6 losses in those two years.
Allie went on to attend Xavier University.
Allie was a part of 52 wins and 6 losses in those two years.
Allie went on to attend Xavier University.
Erinn Thompson - Class of 2009.
Erinn played four seasons on the varsity team, winning four straight state championships.
Erinn's team won the conference regular season and conference tournament each year as well as the state sectional and regional championships.
Erinn's teams went 119-11 in her four years.
Erinn has finished her basketball career at the University of Virginia, but will remain with the team during the 2012-13 Season.
Erinn's team won the conference regular season and conference tournament each year as well as the state sectional and regional championships.
Erinn's teams went 119-11 in her four years.
Erinn has finished her basketball career at the University of Virginia, but will remain with the team during the 2012-13 Season.
Ashley Washing - Class of 2005.
Ashley played three seasons for Coach Robinson, going 60-25 in that span.
Ashley played on teams that qualified for the state playoffs each season, advancing to the state semifinals in 2005.
Ashley attended Pfeiffer University following graduation from Bishop.
Ashley played on teams that qualified for the state playoffs each season, advancing to the state semifinals in 2005.
Ashley attended Pfeiffer University following graduation from Bishop.
Alumni By Jersey #:
(Worn Senior Season; under Coach Robinson)
#00: Ashley Washing
#02: Erinn Thompson, Katie Burske
#03: Megan Rembielak, Marie Petrangeli
#10: Emma Blaney
#11 Sammi Goldsmith
#12: Jeanie Geraghty, Sarah Foroudi
#14: Katheryn Lyons, Erin Liebal
#20: Sheyda Foroudi, Maggie Ronan, Gabby Mortis
#21 Sarah Coon
#22: Suzanne Grant, Amanda Cross, Brittany Cox, Kelly Elder
#23: Megan Buckland
#24: Emily Sickelbaugh, Lauren Cushing
#25: Anna DeFrancesco
#30: Kim Burke
#32: Kate McNamara
#34: Margaret Minton, Erin Fitzgerald
#44: Gina Simmons
MGRS: Allie Thompson, Kelsey Cossio
Scorekeeper: Christa Dolan
H-2-O: Kelsey Rochford
#02: Erinn Thompson, Katie Burske
#03: Megan Rembielak, Marie Petrangeli
#10: Emma Blaney
#11 Sammi Goldsmith
#12: Jeanie Geraghty, Sarah Foroudi
#14: Katheryn Lyons, Erin Liebal
#20: Sheyda Foroudi, Maggie Ronan, Gabby Mortis
#21 Sarah Coon
#22: Suzanne Grant, Amanda Cross, Brittany Cox, Kelly Elder
#23: Megan Buckland
#24: Emily Sickelbaugh, Lauren Cushing
#25: Anna DeFrancesco
#30: Kim Burke
#32: Kate McNamara
#34: Margaret Minton, Erin Fitzgerald
#44: Gina Simmons
MGRS: Allie Thompson, Kelsey Cossio
Scorekeeper: Christa Dolan
H-2-O: Kelsey Rochford
High Point Enterprise - March 11, 2012 - "Past and Present Villains Savor Run".
Erin Liebal With Coach Robinson:).
(Picture Courtesy of W-S Journal.)
by Michael Lindsay
Chapel Hill - One practice at a time, one game at a time, one season at a time the Bishop McGuinness' girls, throughout the years, have a basketball program like no other in the state.
With their 60-44 win Saturday in the Dean Smith Center, the Villains won the NCHSAA 1A title for the seventh straight time, dating to the 2006 season, to eclipse the mark set by Hayesville from 1988-1993.
"It's been amazing," said senior Sammi Goldsmith, who was named the championship MVP. "To end like this is the best way ever to end my career in high school. But, like we say, it's not all about one person. It's everybody."
While the 2012 team set the record, it has been a product of countless players over the years, even before the string of championships, and their hard work and dedication to the team, coaches and school.
So, for the nearly 20 players who were in attendance Saturday (nearly a dozen were also at the regional), the experience of being part of something that's meant so much to so many people was unbelievable.
"It's kind of an awe moment," Megan Buckland, class of 2011. "I'm part of something that has made history, and they made history today. You kind of step back when you look at it. It's pretty amazing. I'm in awe of everything I've helped be a part of and others have paved the way for."
One big thing the players said that helped them were the opportunities to be successful. The expectations have been set high and the challenges made difficult. But the players have learned to focus on the details and rise to the occasion at Bishop.
"To be a part of this atmosphere, it really opened my eyes", says Erin Fitzgerald, class of 2010. "It's exciting, very exciting. I'm so glad to have been a part of it."
Another big thing, of course, has been Brian Robinson, the head coach since 2002. Over the years, he has helped teach his players not only about basketball but also life skills that they've carried after Bishop.
He has been, in large part, why his players want to continue to be a part of the program long after they've graduated and why so many former players and parents of former players made an effort to be at the game.
"I still feel welcome, like I'm still part of it," said Katheryn Lyons, class of 2007.
"It really is a community. It's not just each distinct team that's winning". "It's a family", said Amanda (Cross) Brown, class of 2005.
"And I think you'd still see a similar setting even if the girls hadn't won, just because of the community that's been built here and the family environment," Brown added. "That's what so important. He focuses on relationships and being an influence."
For Robinson, to have built a program that has achieved so much - both on the court and off - in his 10 years was a very special moment for his as well.
"It makes me very proud as a coach that the program has meant that much to the girls," he said. "Typically, when kids graduate, you may see them one more time. During the playoff run, though, they were there almost every game. "It shows that this meant a lot more to them than just basketball. It's really turning into almost a family thing, where kids leave the house, but they come back to visit. It's really like the holidays. I'm really living the dream right now."
Chapel Hill - One practice at a time, one game at a time, one season at a time the Bishop McGuinness' girls, throughout the years, have a basketball program like no other in the state.
With their 60-44 win Saturday in the Dean Smith Center, the Villains won the NCHSAA 1A title for the seventh straight time, dating to the 2006 season, to eclipse the mark set by Hayesville from 1988-1993.
"It's been amazing," said senior Sammi Goldsmith, who was named the championship MVP. "To end like this is the best way ever to end my career in high school. But, like we say, it's not all about one person. It's everybody."
While the 2012 team set the record, it has been a product of countless players over the years, even before the string of championships, and their hard work and dedication to the team, coaches and school.
So, for the nearly 20 players who were in attendance Saturday (nearly a dozen were also at the regional), the experience of being part of something that's meant so much to so many people was unbelievable.
"It's kind of an awe moment," Megan Buckland, class of 2011. "I'm part of something that has made history, and they made history today. You kind of step back when you look at it. It's pretty amazing. I'm in awe of everything I've helped be a part of and others have paved the way for."
One big thing the players said that helped them were the opportunities to be successful. The expectations have been set high and the challenges made difficult. But the players have learned to focus on the details and rise to the occasion at Bishop.
"To be a part of this atmosphere, it really opened my eyes", says Erin Fitzgerald, class of 2010. "It's exciting, very exciting. I'm so glad to have been a part of it."
Another big thing, of course, has been Brian Robinson, the head coach since 2002. Over the years, he has helped teach his players not only about basketball but also life skills that they've carried after Bishop.
He has been, in large part, why his players want to continue to be a part of the program long after they've graduated and why so many former players and parents of former players made an effort to be at the game.
"I still feel welcome, like I'm still part of it," said Katheryn Lyons, class of 2007.
"It really is a community. It's not just each distinct team that's winning". "It's a family", said Amanda (Cross) Brown, class of 2005.
"And I think you'd still see a similar setting even if the girls hadn't won, just because of the community that's been built here and the family environment," Brown added. "That's what so important. He focuses on relationships and being an influence."
For Robinson, to have built a program that has achieved so much - both on the court and off - in his 10 years was a very special moment for his as well.
"It makes me very proud as a coach that the program has meant that much to the girls," he said. "Typically, when kids graduate, you may see them one more time. During the playoff run, though, they were there almost every game. "It shows that this meant a lot more to them than just basketball. It's really turning into almost a family thing, where kids leave the house, but they come back to visit. It's really like the holidays. I'm really living the dream right now."