@ossobuco,
She is likely to miss the last game - if they make the championship - which they have a very good shot at - they are a good team. Maybe she can play in most of the last game and take off if they are ahead and still make it. We are car pooling so I need to be there at a certain time.
To me this is an extra tourney to get them ready for travel season. I would hate to leave the team behind as she is one of the stronger players, but I look at it as it gives the other players more playing time as in tight games she is typically playing most of the game. The coach is good though on games when we are ahead by alot she sits alot. Giving the other kids a chance for lots of playing time without killing another team. (hubby is assistant coach so he wants her there).
I don't think the timing is an issue - just lots of rushing and I do not like rushing and like to be prepared in case of traffic, or any other unforseen problem - ie Boston parking.