Anna Mattish is a senior and a member of the girls basketball team.

Mattish is one of the veterans on the team this year, so she will be playing an important role on both offense and defense throughout the season. As a veteran, she knows exactly the things that she is strong in and what she needs to improve upon as well.

“I really think I’ll be able to on the offensive side of the ball, mainly by scoring points, but also by recording assists,” Mattish explained. “However, I do think I need to improve on defense so that I can become a more well-rounded player.”

With a number of seniors graduating last year, Mattish is one of the members of the team that will have to step up both on and off the court. Taking on a leadership role is part of being a senior, and Mattish is prepared to do just that.

Mattish then explained that even though the team dynamic is different from last year, the goal is the same. “Being around the team this year has definitely been fun. Even though it’s different without last year’s seniors, we’re capable of getting the job done. All of us want to win, so we’re going to work hard so that we can do so.”

There are always important games on a team’s schedule that are considered almost “must win” for them. That is no different in the case of the girls basketball team. Mattish had a few games that she thought would be most important this year.

“All of the section games will be important to get wins in,” said Mattish. “I think that West Greene, Avella, and Geibel will be the most pivotal though. They are teams that we are always competitive with and that we need to win so that we can finish high in the section.”

Those games will be important for the team. Mattish believes that if the players can stay focused and keep good chemistry, they will be successful this season.