Valenzuela emphasized that Hedges was the most dangerous hitter in USC's lineup, highlighting the pressure he puts on opposing pitchers despite a recent slump in performance.
Over the past three years, Armagh's only loss in a championship match came in a tight contest against Tyrone in 2023, showcasing their resilience and growth as a team.
I think we showed character, personality. It was another difficult start of the game for us because in the beginning we conceded the goal and the situation that we are in when you concede it's difficult, you know, because you start to think that you have to come back again.
We were 45 minutes late getting down here, and they were just shell-shocked. I just told my guys, 'Just calm down. There's three more quarters.'
Chiles showcased her ability to adapt, performing flawlessly without her music during practice, a testament to her resilience and dedication towards gymnastics despite ongoing challenges.