Becca Maes (11) and Paityn Deselms (10) closely block the athlete from Falcon High School in the Sweet Sixteen game on March 5. Previously, Maes had a knee injury, which resulted in surgery, leading to a decrease in her play time. “It’s been hard, especially last year, because you don’t fully recover for two years, and having to wear a brace impacts your lateral speed. But this year it was good and I feel strong again,” Maes explained.
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