Our seniors have really worked hard in the off-season in the weight room to get ready for this season. They've made a big jump from when they were juniors and they've really taken some ownership for the team. This is their team and they know it.

We don't want to make much of (facing Franklin Heights), but it is the first game of the season so both teams will be up for the game.

One problem we have is depth. We have a big drop between the first, second and third teams right now.

Weight doesn't matter as long as you're happy with yourself.

I knew I needed to lose some weight. When I was playing out there during the season and I was hurting and everything, I knew in my mind I needed to lose a little weight on my knees.

[So, to lose the weight, she avoided faddy diets and devised a balanced eating plan.] I was careful not to lose loads of weight quickly because I didn't want to put it all back on again, ... I decided not to give myself a hard time, so I just ate healthily.