A game like this is so intense that you don't have time to think about that kind of stuff. I just keep looking at the board, making sure we have more runs than they do. |
As far as a pressure to repeat: They're competitors. That's what they do. They don't come out to play to come in second. That's just not their makeup. |
If there was an outfield fence there, she would have had two home runs. |
She's the kind of kid you could build a team with. And she's got a great arm. I wouldn't mind having her on my team. I don't think there's any coach out there that feels differently. |
They played some great defense and Erin pitched a great game. When we get together it is always such a great game. |
This is a huge, huge year for the seniors. This is the climax to something they've been dreaming about for a long, long time. We have a saying, 'Enjoy the journey.' We had it last year, and we're not changing it this year. |
We're just trying to look at the bright side right now. If it had happened last year, she wouldn't have been able to get her scholarship and she wouldn't have been able to experience that state championship. Her teammates and classmates have been incredibly supportive, that's been the difference. It's really kept her spirits up. |