I want to go out there and play my game. Sort of see how I do facing some good pitching and see what I'm going to be up against. If I can handle myself in this tournament, in a couple years' time, there's no reason I can't make the jump up.

It's a huge surprise. There's a big difference in the level of play at the varsity that compares to whatever they saw in the past. They're a big reason we've had success.

It was by far the weirdest game I've ever coached in. We were at home and by the time we finally got to bat we were down 9-0.

Guys like him, I'd like to get a chance to sit down and have a chat with. I think I can learn a lot from them. It will be great for me. He's been where I want to go. That's a benefit to having (him) around: see what I have to do and how hard I have to work to get there.

I actually realized our potential the weekend before Crane at the Snyder Tournament. We went out of there 1-3 but we were two innings away from being 3-1. I had a pretty good feeling we had a chance to be real good.

I feel we're about where we should be. This year's non-district schedule is about as tough as we've ever played.