I didn't get a preseason to iron out our lineup. We were playing matches before we had an official practice.

I enjoyed her level of competition. Debbie could pull six kids out of PE class and be competitive. The two schools built a great friendly rivalry.

They know they have to show up in shape. We have to get it together quickly and move on because we're going to hit the ground running.

We've been working on placement. It's a kill in the books if it falls. You don't have to pound it. We found the open areas. We still have lapses. But these girls have the fire to play. Once we start rolling, we're a competitive team.

He has unbelievable hand-eye coordination. He does practice that.

(Coaches) made me do it in practice and I made a few so they said, 'You're No. 2 (behind Akers).