She was just awesome. She was just getting to the basket, setting up plays. ... She's my hero. I had to give her a hug after the game.

It's not fun to have to play a game like this, but we have no choice.

What I've been through in my life, I'm basically doing this for the kids. People who think they can't make it, I'm showing them that you can.

I feel like a good mom. I'm a strong woman now... Don't look down on me. Pray for me because I'm trying.

I've never been in a competition before, and I said I'm going to go. I think - I just love to sing.

I seemed so different from other kids; I grew up in church and felt a connection with God, and a lot of kids my age really didn't understand that.