The excitement from this year's Class AA state title probably won't wear off for a while. But people are already asking: How many more titles can Waubonsie Valley win?
The Warriors enter next season with their 58-game unbeaten streak intact. All but three players from the team that just went 26-0-1 will return, including coaches all-state picks Bri Rodriguez and Vanessa DiBernardo. Rodriguez, who tore the ACL in her left knee in the quarterfinals, should be back to full strength long before the season starts.
It's not a stretch to say the Warriors should add to their trophy case next spring.
I think that as long as B-rod and DiBo are around, Waubonsie has a chance to win another state championship. I think Rodriguez not getting to play in last night's game adds a little more incentive for the Warriors to win again.
Watching them this year, I think the key to maintaining success next year is to keep their stars healthy and not worry about that unbeaten streak. If they are going to loose, let it be in the regular season so they can face some adversity before the playoffs.