They made her work for every point. But she got them at the (free-throw line). She was tired, but I just can?t afford to take her out at this level.

That's for me to know and you to find out.

I have been blessed to have a great staff. Jay Ferguson has been around Jonathan Alder basketball forever and held all the school scoring records until Lauren broke them this season, and the girls have great respect for him. Bruce Gerber has been a great addition this season, especially in planning how to attack our opponents.

There?s a lot of experience on our team and the girls are excited and anxious to get going. I think our schedule has prepared us. We?re ready.

Lauren impresses me every day and every minute. It doesn't matter which end.

The whole season, we've been a third quarter team. The fourth quarter just comes along for the ride.

Lauren tried three or four in one game early in the season, but then she went back to what she does. I have no complaints.

It was big because it gave us a little bit of breathing room.