Niwot coach Aimee Keronen tapped her index finger along the side of her forehead when asked how she manages the contrasting seasons and obstacles faced by her different players.
As good as the competition was on Saturday afternoon at the Mountain View Aquatic Center in Loveland, Niwot's Hanna Luo said there just might have been something missing at the Northern League Championship meet.
The players couldn't wait for the final seconds to roll off the clock, and when Niwot was able to dribble them away, the Cougars were bouncier than the ball.