Sacred Heart's Clare Kane Sets the Pace

In case you haven't noticed, the Pacers are 14-5. They even swept their season series with town rival Hamden High with  and .  

So what makes the Sacred Heart team beat?

Senior captain and Sacred Heart Academy's 2010-2011 Scholar Athlete of the Year, Clare Kane claims she knows.

“Committing to basketball," says Kane. "Committing to working hard; those are the key things that make us gel together. Team chemistry is important for us, in years past there have been players who are separated from the team but this year we're all together.”

Girls' basketball coach David Alexandro claims that the team's commitment has stemmed from the leadership Kane has exhibited. 

“Her commitment to leading; she plays with heart on the basketball court, on the volleyball court and in practice," says Alexandro. "In every facet of school and athletics she's one that you know you can depend on to give it her all. She is really committed to the team concept and constantly improving, she's also really receptive to coaching and team input.” 

For Kane, a four-year starter in volleyball and basketball, it all comes natural.

“It's like my life; school and athletics," says Kane. "Sports are really important to me. At Sacred Heart I was able to find everything I wanted to do with sports. Our success this year really comes from just a little bit of everything." 

On this Valentine's Day, Hamden Patch would like to thank Kane and the Pacers for playing with such heart. Kane, who recently aquired her driver's license, says she has a special thank-you to give on Valentine's Day.

“I have to say thanks to my parents because they drive me everywhere. Hopefully, that's going to change.”