Thursday, February 13, 2020

"any game isn’t just given. You have to win it"

From the Boston Globe, an article of interest to Franklin

"Her senior quote in the Franklin High yearbook says it all: “Stop staring at me, I know I’m tall.” 
At 6 feet, 4 inches, Ali Brigham used to feel a tad self-conscious about her height. But now, she has learned to embrace it. 
“I think that I do a good job at least holding myself tall enough,” said the 17-year-old Brigham. “I know, obviously, everyone is going to stare at me because a 6-foot-4 girl is pretty unique. 
“It’s given me a lot, so I’m grateful for it.” 
Whether she is elevating for a blocked shot, carving out space for a put-back, or creating a scoring opportunity, Brigham is one of the most physically imposing players in the state. And with skills to match, she has powered Franklin (17-0) to the No. 1 ranking in the Globe’s Top 20."
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2020/02/12/ghoopnotes/6bS6MLMpYr8e6yzvtpnzsJ/story.html

By eschewing the lure of private school programs, Ali Brigham’s decision to remain at Franklin High has helped the No. 1 Panthers (17-0) emerge as a strong contender for the state title. “I would say that Ali’s been a transformative player for our program,” said Franklin coach John Leighton.JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF
By eschewing the lure of private school programs, Ali Brigham’s decision to remain at Franklin High has helped the No. 1 Panthers (17-0) emerge as a strong contender for the state title. “I would say that Ali’s been a transformative player for our program,” said Franklin coach John Leighton.JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF

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