We knew there was a chance we'd end up playing each other. We were just hoping it would be in the finals.

I don't think it's any easier at all. It's hard no matter who you play. Edison is good. They [have] a great inside presence and strong role players.

Defense is what we rely on.

Danni had a rough first half. During halftime, I said, 'You're moping. You made a few critical mistakes. . . . You've got two of the best seniors in the state of Virginia, and they're putting the ball in your hands. They look to you to run the team. Now run it.

I told her she had to come through for the seniors. I told her she had to make up for her earlier turnovers.

It's a catch-22. But, however it turns out, we'll have someone to root for the rest of the way.

Danni's begun to understand her role is critical. She can't be passive. She has too much to offer this team. … We need people to contribute in small but large ways and Danni did it.