We have played with each other and against each other since high school and have begun to learn each other's tendencies. I think when he does well or when I do well we tend to feed off each other and put together our best effort.

They are ranked No. 2 in their small-school division in Pennsylvania. They are a very good team. They got some big hits when they needed to, and their pitcher did a great job commanding the game.

It's a great atmosphere and we're proud to represent our school. We're definitely going to enjoy this but at the same time I want to put the right amount of pressure on us to make us play up to our potential. It will be a lot more enjoyable if we win the whole thing.

I didn't have very rosy prospects in school,

We enjoyed school. There were no drugs. Heck, we never even heard of it. Nobody smoked until they joined the service.

Culturally, it's a hurdle people have to feel comfortable with. Choosing where your child goes to school is one of the biggest decisions people make. People should not feel guilty about whatever choice they make.