I was just really excited the hard work paid off. I wasn't able to get the New England title, but this is even better. My goal was to place from the beginning. A couple of my friends who competed in it before told me the key was to be in top shape.

I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen

It was such a testimony to our kids and their dedication and their hard work ethic to run the drills. We run an awful lot. We told them, 'You've got to put all that stuff in the bank because there will come a time down the line that we will need to make a withdrawal.' Tonight was one of those nights.

This is too much like hard work.

They've finally reaped the benefit of their hard work. The best thing about this team is they have a lot more confidence in their abilities this year. They feel like they have a chance every week.

I said before the game this was going to be difficult. The hard work was done last week and we just had to make sure we got the right result to take us through.