The last two years we've been hammered by graduation. It's a brand new team, a fresh start. If we get with the program, hopefully we'll play our best baseball in the second half of the league season.

We've played hard all year and we'll play hard again on Saturday. Sure, we'll be pulling for Central against South. We want to stay home and also, to be a competitor, you always want to be No. 1. If you don't, you should get out.

I'm glad how the kids responded and came to the ballpark today ready to play. It was a solid effort on our part to play a first-place team and keep us in the thick of the race.

We've been waiting for us to come along because we've been working hard on our offensive game. Finally today, the kids stepped up and were able to hit in any count.

The kids are working hard and are excited about being at the varsity level. This year will be a learning experience for them.

I like the example that last year's team showed to the younger kids. They showed that if you come to the ballpark every day with the attitude that you're going to win, you can get it done.