Getting a chance to test what you've got against teams you don't normally play (is an advantage).

They want to win. It's finally coming around.

She's really stepped out and become a leader.

You get a total of five hours. This means you get the chance to prepare your dish three times. Your best effort goes to the judges. In my case, I'm still puzzling over how we'll handle the fact that I wanted the chicken served hot over the cold greens. Do I get to tell the judges to throw the chicken back into the microwave if the salad sits around long enough for the chicken to cool?

Dress professionally. You only get one chance to make a first impression and you want to look professional not collegiate.

We got caught in the rain when they got their runs. But that's no excuse for our defensive play.