From what someone said earlier, I don't believe the girls have played or practiced together since qualifying in July. Not a single practice with an event like this looming.

In addition, I understand that a few players who were on the team that earned this spot back in July decided not to attend for whatever reason.

So you send an ill-prepared team, and not even the same team, to represent the state.

Personally, I think it's embarrassing for the state, but as importantly, the girls, to send them to an event like this so unprepared. These girls proved they are a talented group back in July, but to think you can field a competitive team at this level, with no practice for six months, is very naive.

Something about this approach certainly needs to change.

Last edited by JAK; 01/19/10 02:23 AM.