The report says the sophomore pair both scored in an 11-0 win over Des Moines Hoover on 1 May, only the second time they had found the net in the same match. That matters because their time on the pitch together has been so limited.
That stop-start rhythm has made continuity hard to build, but the upside is obvious. Westort has apparently stepped into a leading role this year, while Selsby’s return gives coach Bobby Myers another forward who can drift, combine and unsettle defenders.
The update says Myers has used the pair as dual false nines, asking them to drop into midfield, rotate and create room for runners. It is an approach that can make Ames less predictable, especially against teams that sit deep.
There is also an emotional edge to it. Myers’ view, according to the report, is that the two had waited years for this opportunity. Now the challenge is turning that excitement into consistent production.
Recent defeats to stronger opposition reportedly exposed the gap Ames still needs to close. Westort’s message was not about effort, but poise: the report says she feels the team has lacked confidence in those bigger matches and needs to calm down in possession.
That is the real test now. Getting Westort and Selsby back together boosts the ceiling, but the next storyline is whether Ames can translate that attacking promise into composed performances when the stakes rise again.