Katie and I had to play. That was a rule from Mom and Dad. We resented it so much when we were young, but we are so appreciative of it now.

We always had fun together. We enjoyed playing board games together. My mother's favorite was 'Trivial Pursuit' ... she always won. She also loved 'Jeopardy.' She always knew all the answers.

We had to play this game like it was the state championship itself. That would have been a long ride home.

I like our chances. We play well together as a team as we believe in each other as players.

The neurologist told me that it would be a year before I could possibly play soccer again. That's not what I wanted to hear. I was crushed.

It hindered my ability to play. As a result my coach looked at other healthy players.