I keep saying this over and over. Friends are the biggest detriment to a strong player's career unless the friends are competitive and want to play on a strong team.
What is this career of which you speak? The chance to get a partial scholarship Northwest Nebraska A&M?
She should have as much fun as she can. If winning is more fun to her then move to a winning team. But if she enjoys playing with her friends, she should do that.
The only payoff from this sport is the fun and the lessons you learn from the sport.