Sofi Pelish can smile about it now, remembering how uneasy she felt at times when contemplating an open shot. “I’d get a little stressed,” said Pelish, who was known for her defensive prowess.

Simone Pelish's success was forecasted early. Before her varsity debut, teammate Issy Herrera said with a grin that opponents would be surprised because her team had its "secret weapon" in a ...