A brain-interface system that translates neural activity to speech is helping a person with ALS who cannot speak traditionally.

During their Final Four game against Florida Atlantic University, Fisher became the first known person to coach with the disease in that part of the tournament.

California High in Whittier will play in the CIF SoCal Regional playoffs, led by coach Jason Ramirez, who instructs from a wheelchair after being diagnosed with ALS in mid-April.