We are very optimistic about this season. We have a lot of seniors back and we are very athletic and quick this year. We have a tough schedule and will be tested early on, but we could compete for a district championship and make a run at state. That's our goal.

We just have to work a lot harder right now. We played good ball at the start of the season, but since the Hanford High game have struggled.

Our problem right now is putting the ball in play and playing defense.

I'm thrilled. I always believed this was a Chicago show. We did the very first reading here in 2003. It's perfect that we're now coming home.

Whether it takes two months or two weeks — whatever,

I was facing some issues by the court saying I had other areas of constitutional duties and responsibilities. They were accusing me of not performing those duties. So, I was trying to redress my existing resources to accommodate all the responsibilities that I face as an elected official,