Of course, I liked it, but it was weird. With the Winona kids, I didn't make that big of an impact. Here I was, but it was up to them if I was on the team and if they were going to accept me.

Tonight's win proves we can overcome a bad half. It proves that we can play with anyone.

They have come through all season. I know I can rely on them to make the plays when we need to.

The kids are thriving where they are now.

The kids just don't get rattled. They like the challenge, to be honest. By playing all those years, they learned how to compete. The competitiveness and tradition at Powers is what carries them. They always think positive, and they have a refuse-to-lose attitude.

There's definitely a rivalry there. The kids feel it, and they play for it.