It’s always a good thing when the 6-foot-3 girl is healthy and playing at full strength, especially when she complements the much shorter point guard so well.

“I’m so grateful. She’s a really big help,” Southern Regional junior Casey Collins said about senior Skylar Soltis, who was limited to six games at the end of last season following knee surgery. “We’re a good duo together, and I feel like the chemistry never left. Her presence makes a big different and helps take the attention off me.”

Such was the case in the second quarter of the Rams’ opening 54-33 win against Allentown on Dec.