I don't have anyone on this team who works much harder than Cesar - ever. When he controls the midfield, we control the game. He was right there at the right time. If we want to talk about destiny for the season - that was it right there.

Some teams would have folded in that spot, but all season this team works so much harder when they are behind.

To receive that accolade as a coach makes me feel good, but I realize I wouldn't have gotten that recognition without the strong kids, good parents and support from our school board and administration.

The fact that our kids can get statewide recognition from a small school in a new program bodes well for our future success. It sets the bar pretty high for us to maintain that level of competition, and I know it's something we can build on.

We won it with possession, superior forward play and grit at the very end. Our conditioning really paid off.

We came out against a very good Fountain Hills team and didn't play our best game, but it was still enough to eke out a victory.