You've got to like the way we battled. It's critical that the kids remember that it's only the first game of the year and not let this be a devastating loss.

He?s been throwing outstanding all year. He?s had great stuff and he seems to get better every time out.

This was a big win in terms of the District 1 (Class) AAA playoffs. We are two games ahead of them, and there are two automatic bids from the league. It was a big game in that respect standings-wise.

Nate is outstanding. He is a Division I pitcher. He had 13 strikeouts in a game Friday and 13 more today in relief.