Even though she lost last week, she is still among the best four or five players in the region. You only get better when you play the best.

She’s a two-time conference champion and among the best in our region. I don’t think a lot of people realize how good she has become.

That combination is going to surprise some people at the end of the season. They’re both natural athletes that are getting better and better.

It’s really important for our teams to close out the season well so that they will improve their seeds in the regional tournament. The better your seed, the better the draw. If you can make...