By Blake Chadwick
Year in and year out, Bishop Carroll finds themselves in the mix to be Class 5A state champions. This year is no different, as they will be led by senior Anna Stallbaumer, who is ready to take on a leadership role for the Golden Eagles.
The senior power forward has been a steady presence for Carroll since her underclassman years, and she’s focused on finishing her career by leading her team to a league title and a trip to state.
“My biggest strengths are rebounding, leadership on the court, and being able to dribble strongly with both hands,” Stallbaumer said. “My personal goals this year are to lead the team in rebounding and be the best leader I can be for the underclassmen.”
Stallbaumer’s impact goes far beyond the box score. Her toughness, communication, and willingness to do the little things have made her one of the team’s most dependable players.
“Anna does so much of the dirty work for us — the stuff that doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet but absolutely makes us better,” head coach Taylor Dugan said. “We’re a stronger team when she’s on the floor. She doesn’t have an ego, she’s willing to play multiple positions, and she competes physically every single day. Anna is a great teammate with a positive attitude, and her selfless approach makes a huge impact on our team.”
For Stallbaumer, leadership isn’t just about talking — it’s about setting the tone every day.
“I plan to be a leader on and off the court,” Stallbaumer said. “Being vocal, good at communicating, and very encouraging are things I really want to bring to our team this year.”
