In the past we would have let the slide happen. Everyone who was back from last year got together and said that we weren't going to let the snowball happen again this year. The coaches and the players were all positive, and we've been playing with a lot of confidence.

Shearer is a very good player. She has definitely gotten better over the last few years and has learned some new moves. However, there are things that we could have done to stop her.

I don't think it was us being unselfish as much as not being comfortable with the ball. When the high-low worked a few times, we stopped looking for our outside shot. Our offense against the zone is usually pretty good. . . . We just needed to step up and hit open shots.

It's raised up in the sky. You can look up to it and see the moving elements.

I was walking by and I saw a piece of it on the ground. From people always spinning it and from the everyday wear and tear, it fell apart.

It was just one of those things where we gave up too many pins again. It's a building process. I think the kids and coaches are realizing that. It's baby steps. We are getting better each week and start building for the future.