Overtime Podcast: Cardinal Newman High School coach talks strategy

The Cardinal Newman High School girls basketball squad won the Div. 4 CIF state title last season. What's more?|

The Cardinal Newman High School girls basketball squad won the Div. 4 CIF state title last season. What's more? They did it with nary a senior on the team - they also return all five starters. Is that a recipe for pressure? No, according to coach Monica Mertle, just great expectations. We talk with Mertle about focus, motivation and what comes next in this episode of our prep sports podcast “Overtime with Kerry Benefield.” Click below:

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