In a way, I think it was good. This year we have so much more experience and confidence. It's kind of like we're a step ahead this year.

Our defense and hitting were finally coming together.

Kelly's hitting carries us a lot. She's got the biggest arm swing on the team.

I can't believe we won that first game.

We are intense on the inside. We just weren't putting it out there on the court.

I think it's just the year of experience under her belt. Last year, she was trying it out to see if she liked it. She was serious about it, but this year she loves the sport and wants to do well.