Reganne’s a really special player
A Talented Forward
Midway through the first quarter, St. Ignatius forward Reganne Reardon leaped and caught a pass high above her head. She turned and took a couple of dribbles before executing a gorgeous spin move for an and-one.
A Remarkable Talent
Reardon, who’s committed to the Army, is a remarkable talent. She caught most passes thrown her way and showed she could create for herself and others while also protecting the rim.
Coach’s Praise
“Reganne’s a really special player,” coach Cara Doyle said. “She really worked on her game. She came in freshman year pretty raw, and she’s put so much work into it, and you can see it on the floor with the confidence she plays with as a senior.”
The Catalyst for the Wolfpack
Reardon is the catalyst for the Wolfpack. Her teammates love throwing the ball to her and working off the attention she garners. Not many 6-1 forwards in the area are as dynamic as Reardon.
Defensive Prowess
On one possession, Reardon was near halfcourt and whipped a pass to senior guard Margaret Helms, who converted the layup with her left hand. With 2:02 left in the second quarter and the Wolfpack inbounding the ball from their baseline, Reardon held out her left hand as a target for Helms to throw to before quickly darting right and finishing with her right hand after an impressive feed from Helms.
Team Effort
Reardon, who scored 17 points, is an impressive player, but what made the Wolfpack a formidable team on Tuesday was their commitment to the defensive end. St. Ignatius (5-0) cut off driving lanes, effectively switched and forced Fenwick into turnover after turnover after turnover. Senior guard Sally Kennedy — who scored 10 points — set the tone for the Wolfpack defensively. She had the important task of guarding Fenwick’s Cammie Molis, one of the state’s best shooters.
Communication Key
Kennedy and Reardon have been playing with each other since fifth grade, so they’re adept at communicating with each other. Kennedy said having Reardon in her ear was helpful, telling her when to switch or step up on defense. Though she took on the matchup, it was a team effort to play the type of tenacious defense the Wolfpack displayed on Tuesday — the Wolfpack didn’t allow the Friars (3-3) to score double-digit points in any quarter.
Conclusion
The Wolfpack have had a strong start to the season — including an impressive victory over Nazareth, who were the IHSA Class 4A state runner-ups last season — because of their defensive prowess. But Reardon’s transformation into a two-way force will allow them to stand out this season.
FAQs
Q: What is Reganne Reardon’s position?
A: Reganne Reardon is a forward for St. Ignatius.
Q: Where is Reganne Reardon committed to play college basketball?
A: Reganne Reardon is committed to play college basketball for the Army.
Q: What is the Wolfpack’s current record?
A: The Wolfpack’s current record is 5-0.
