Houston coach Amy McNew called timeout. Her team, which had cruised to an opening set victory, dropped the second set and trailed 8-5 in the third. She was looking for the perfect words to turn things around.

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...