Dr. Madson speaks with the Parkland boys' and girls' basketball coaches, as well as players Nick Coval, Talia Zurinskas, and Madison Siggins, about their remarkable seasons. During the interview, Dr. Madson highlighted the individual accomplishments of the players. Nick Coval surpassed the 2,000-point mark during the postseason. Both Talia Zurinskas and Madison Siggins reached the 1,000-point milestone during the regular season. The coaches and players reflected on their teams' success and the hard work that went into their impressive campaigns.
The Parkland girls' and boys' basketball teams both had remarkable seasons. The girls' team won the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) and District Championships, and made a deep run in the State Tournament before falling in the semi-final round to the eventual state champion, Cardinal O'Hara. This was the furthest the team had advanced since winning the State Championship in 2006.
Meanwhile, the boys' team also made an impressive run, advancing all the way to the State Final - a feat not accomplished since 2004. However, they ultimately fell short, losing the State Championship game by just two points.
It's worth noting that the boys' head coach, Eddie Ohlson, was a senior on the Parkland team back in 2004. Interestingly, the girls' head coach is Eddie's father, Ed Ohlson Sr.