I'm banking on the playoffs now.

I'm banking on the playoffs now.

It's not just a rinky-dink street-fest lineup.

It's not just a rinky-dink street-fest lineup.

Right after Jen [Jennifer McNamara] got hurt and we came back and won the tournament [Ryan Kickoff Classic], that was read more

Right after Jen [Jennifer McNamara] got hurt and we came back and won the tournament [Ryan Kickoff Classic], that was amazing. That showed us that we can win if we play as a team, no matter who's out there on the court. We've really switched people around — everybody plays everywhere at different times. We've just been able to really pull together as a team because we have a common goal.

Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

Defense. Our defense has been the key for us this year. When teams put the ball in play against, these read more

Defense. Our defense has been the key for us this year. When teams put the ball in play against, these girls just attack the ball. Whether it's in the air or on the ground, they go get it.

I think we just started to play hockey. It was pretty torturous for the first two periods there. We had read more

I think we just started to play hockey. It was pretty torturous for the first two periods there. We had a few brief moments in there where we did play good or looked all right, but, for the most part, we looked like a pee-wee team out there.

It would not lessen the shock and concern, but it would be something concrete in addition to the apologies.

It would not lessen the shock and concern, but it would be something concrete in addition to the apologies.

This competition highlights the strengths of the new system. You can have rankings but still have people be very close. read more

This competition highlights the strengths of the new system. You can have rankings but still have people be very close. The new system allows for unpredictability.

We see it as granting access that could provide least-developed countries with the incentive to make improvements in quality and read more

We see it as granting access that could provide least-developed countries with the incentive to make improvements in quality and marketing.