They're quiet.

They're competitive.

And they've got something on their side heading into this week's state 5A softball tournament in Nampa.

Continuity.

But for four Coeur d'Alene High seniors that have already won a state title, they're not satisfied.

Not even a little bit.

Brooke Albertson, her twin sister Kayla, Zoe Clark and Sydni Parker were on the field when the Vikings upset previously unbeaten Lake City to win the 2012 state title in Chubbuck.

"Every year, a team has a different personality," Coeur d'Alene coach Larry Bieber said. "This year, they're all competitors. The twin towers (the Albertsons) are quiet, but play hard and are at practice every day. They don't say diddly squat, and if you can get five words out of Brooke, you're getting a lot. But she leads by example and makes every play at third base. But she's just not very vocal."

Brooke Albertson has started at third base for the last two years, and hits fourth in the lineup.

"I just like bonding with the team," Brooke Albertson said. "It's a lot of fun to play with them, being with them, and just being a team. We do a lot of activities outside of games and that's a lot of fun."

Albertson, who signed with Weber State, has played summer ball for the Spokane Crash the last couple of years after playing her first five years with the Coeur d'Alene Crush.

"I decided late to actually play softball in college," Albertson said. "They were one of the schools that looked at me and my summer coach Marcus Jackson really helped me as far as getting coaches to come and watch me play. They were one of the teams that actually wanted me."

Boise State and St. John's were also interested in Albertson.

Clark signed with Division II Western Oregon University in Monmouth in January.

"It's really where I felt at home when I went on my visit," Clark said. "It's not that small of a town and it a lot like Coeur d'Alene. Most of the kids there are also athletes, so it seemed like the perfect fit."

Clark is undecided on a major once arriving there.

"I like medical things, but also enjoy working with kids," Clark said. "So it could be something in the medical field or elementary school teaching."

Clark is the starting center fielder and has moved around the batting order from third, to fifth to seventh this year. She has played summer ball with the Spokane MudHens.

"It really doesn't bother me honestly," said Clark of the moves. "I know, wherever they put me in the lineup, I need to get the job done - no matter where I am on that day."

"She's really patrolled the outfield and made some unbelievable catches," Bieber said.

Her throws from center haven't been bad either.

With one out in the regional title game last week, Clark caught a fly ball and threw home to prevent the tying run from scoring in the Vikings 5-4 win against Lake City.

"Her throws, like the one against Lake City, that's what she does," Bieber said. "To keep (Lake City outfielder) JaeCie Wilson from scoring, that was a game-winner for us for sure."

Both Kayla Albertson and Parker say they'll play their final softball games this week.

"I'm going to NIC for my first two years of college and study nursing," Kayla Albertson said. "I just thought that would be pretty cool."

Her going to NIC means the identical twins will go to separate schools next fall.

"I'm sure it's going to be strange at first," Kayla Albertson said. "But I'm sure we'll deal with it when the time comes."

Kayla Albertson, who plays first base and hits sixth, said she wants to specialize in NICU (neonatal) nursing.

"Kayla has really developed into a good first baseman," Bieber said. "We've worked, worked, and worked with her getting to the ball and cutting off a step and a half and she's makes every play that's hit to her. We've told her when (Coeur d'Alene pitcher) Bre (Breana Burke) is throwing hard, all the balls are coming to you, and she just loves that."

Parker, who was part of the Vikings' state girls basketball championship in February, plans to attend Boise State and will study marketing.

"I'm not planning on playing any sports or anything," Parker said. "I'm just planning on hanging out with my sister (Kyeli) and going to school."

Parker is a three-year starter at shortstop, and has hit in the leadoff spot for the last two.

"It's actually not my favorite spot to hit, and both coaches know that," Parker said. "But they know I can get on base usually."

"Sydni has been pretty vocal throughout the season," Bieber said. "It's a different kind of leadership with her. She doesn't get in anyone's grill, but is a fierce competitor."

Brooke Albertson, who broke the school record with 11 home runs last season, is also the career home run leader with 21.

"It's been a lot of fun," Brooke Albertson said. "This year, we haven't given up when we've been down. Our coaches really help us with that because they'll yell at us when we're down and get us motivated."

"Our team chemistry is a big thing for us this year," Clark said. "We all get along really well and know what each other's strengths and weaknesses are."

Coeur d'Alene (20-3) opens the state tournament on Friday against Boise (13-12) at the Skyview Softball Complex in Nampa. It is the Vikings' fourth straight trip to state.

"Nobody has said a lot about them," Bieber said. "But they just go out there and do their jobs. They lead by example and none of them are very vocal. They're really going to step it up at state."

And maybe, finally, these players can make some noise to call their own.