Every team is a work in progress. But yes, it's been a big change. To lose as many seniors as we did — players who were as good as they were — it leaves a big gap.

The kids saw where the hard work could take them. They've seen the success. It was a great experience going to state and they realize that. They are starting to take it more seriously.

We should strive to welcome change and challenges, because they are what help us grow. With out them we grow weak like the Eloi in comfort and security. We need to constantly be challenging ourselves in order to strengthen our character and increase our intelligence.

Change is not progress

In the bad times, we work hard to change. In the good times, we forget to change.

They said I had to play softball here so I made the switch. It wasn't difficult to change to an underhand motion. I've always pitched.