I'm happy I get to go to state. I really want to medal and make it to senior nationals.

He's real tough. He's always in good position and he's a good kid.

I'm going to have to work hard this week.

Dreams Are Made By The Person Who Makes Them Happen

Tom Gordon hasn't been in [the closer] role because he pitched in front of Mariano Rivera for the past two seasons [in New York]. He solidified that bullpen for them. He's pitched in pressure situations before and can close again. I see at least 40 saves.

We're 0-3 in region, we've got to turn it around at some point. Morgan was motivating, but they realized they are in a dog fight now. We've got to step it up to make it to State.