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AKRON, Ohio — There was a loud and proud celebration at Copley High School on Thursday. The girls' basketball team was sent off with a lot of fanfare after making it to the state final four for the first time in 20 years. The last time the team made it this far was in 2006 before some of these players were even born.
“We just worked hard through it all and I feel like now is when it means the most and we’re all going to do it together,” she said. “I feel like we have a really special bond on our team," Senior forward Kami Ayoup."We’re able to be on the court, work hard together, push each other, hold each other accountable, and then when we’re off the court, it’s like we’re best friends, I feel like.”It’s that friendship and the trust they’ve built that fuel this team. Coach Julie Solis said they’re all humbled by the chance to make history.
The team's parents are embracing the moment as well. The moms of those three seniors said they’ve also been together for years.
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