BIG SPRING — While it is universally accepted that remaining focused is a good thing in athletics, there are those who believe it can be taken a bit too far … beyond the point of having any fun.   

Case in point: the 12th-ranked Big Spring Lady Steers (16-7) who enter this week with a District 5-4A title already in their back pocket, despite putting the enjoyment of the game at a premium. 

The Lady Steers have taken the uber-serious road before and it didn’t work out so well, allowing frustration to bubble over in some  of their losses.  

These days, Big Spring is taking a different tack  — one were obsessing over success is actually viewed as a hindrance to success.