St. John’s fueled by star power, depth and chemistry in run to No. 1 ranking

St. John's also finished as the #2 team in the country according to USA Today's Expert poll.
St. John's also finished as the #2 team in the country according to USA Today's Expert poll.

Out of breath and on their last legs, St. John's seniors Asia McCray and Aisha Sheppard turned to each other and thought about quitting before reminding themselves why they were running hills in the scorching summer heat.

"We're just like, 'no,' " McCray said, recalling the conditioning session behind the Northwest Washington school. "This right there is going to help us push through in the playoffs and in the championship. Our hard work we're putting in now is going to pay off."

 

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