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Notre Dame women’s basketball guard Hannah Hidalgo has helped the Fighting Irish cruise their way to the third round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and she’s relying on Jesus.
“It’s important for me right now to disconnect from things like social media because, during this time, it can get hectic and shift my focus instead of being focused on the main goal: I want to win a national championship. So that’s very important for me mentally,” Hidalgo told Pop Sugar of how she prepares for each game.
She continued, “I’m also very faithful to my religion. So it’s a lot of praying and a lot of talking to Christ. And I have a great support system, too. So, talking to them, telling them if I’m overwhelmed, and knowing that they’re always there to help.”
Regarding her game-day routine, Hidalgo listens “to gospel music, watch a sermon or write down my thoughts. I take my mind off of the game a little bit so that I’m not making myself feel anxious or overwhelmed. I then pray with my family, or I pray with myself, and then I’m able to come back with my team, regroup, and lock in with them.”
Before the NCAA tournament began, Hidalgo was the unanimous decision for All-American.
The Fighting Irish posted on X, “One of five. One of one. Hannah Hidalgo has been named a first-team AP All-American as a freshman and sophomore, becoming just the fourth player to ever do so.”
Hidalgo responded, “All glory to God.”
In 2024, Hidalgo joined the Sports Spectrum Podcast where she explained what her faith means to her.
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“Christ is my everything,” she told Sports Spectrum’s Jason Romano. “I mean, He’s my Lord and Savior. He’s the reason that I fight, the reason that I do everything, the reason that I’m able to do what I do. He’s just everything in my life, and I wouldn’t be able to do anything without Him.”
“Your character always lasts,” she added. “Your relationship and who you are in Christ will always last. … And you don’t want to sin against Christ for a talent that He’s given you. You don’t want to use that talent to bring shame to Christ.”
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