In my opinion, February marks the start of the best time of year — NCAA Softball Season. Now, more than ever, the increased coverage of our sport has allowed us to tune in from the first pitch at early season tournaments all over the country. And with that, we’ve been able to watch some big “upsets” pretty early on this year.

How does one play a game for sixteen years of her life and then be expected to move on as it all comes to an end in one singular moment? Short answer: she doesn’t.