Competition is a force that typically divides people. For two of UNI's student athletes, however, it's what brought them together. Freshman Megan Maahs and sophomore Rose Simon-Ressler started their basketball journey together at Western Dubuque High School. Maahs trailed Simon-Ressler by a year in school. They've been competitive since the beginning, and not much has changed. "We're really competitive against each other, so that's always fun," said Maahs. "It helps us both. Her quickness helps me improve my outside game, and I guess my height and post abilities help her on her inside game.
Athletic Communications Student Assistant
From High School Teammates to College Athletes
