Junior Caitlin Jensen scored the buzzer beater shot during the regional game against Mount Vernon. The girls’ varsity basketball team is in the top four in regionals and has hopes to go all the way.
What was the play like leading up to the shot?
The referee had called a timeout when there wasn’t so we had the ball on the side line. They got around our double screen and Gaby got the ball to Sasha but Sasha got trapped. Sasha found me on the wing, passed me the ball, and I put up the shot. I wasn’t expecting it, I was ready to go back on defense.
What was the moment like?
The buzzer rang when the ball was in midair. I honestly thought the shot was off but the ball went in. Everyone stormed the court, it was so surreal. It was definitely a memorable night.
You play Oakton tomorrow. What is the mindset going into the game and continuing on?
We just want to come hard like we always do and go all the way to states. I think this has been the first time Coach Scott has won a regional game. We want the title.