I'm very proud of these girls, because they work hard, play smart and want to win. Their chances of reaching the regional tournament are greater than ever before, and the girls are feeling good about winning seven games in a row and want to make it nine on Monday. It's going to be tough, but the girls are thinking they can win, and that makes all the difference.

We didn't hit their pitcher, and she did a heck of a job. We didn't hit today like we are capable and didn't make the necessary adjustments.

The girls played hard and took care of business. They know they deserve to be in the regional tournament, and I'm as proud as I can be for them.

These games were very important for us, and I think we've got a good shot at the tournament if we can win two of our last four. The girls played hard, and a lot of them contributed for us today.

We had the first game won. We had them right where we wanted them.

We have a great group of mature girls who went on the field focused and took care of business. Our chemistry has been fantastic, and this has been a great bunch of kids who are easy to coach and who listen and respond. They've got a lot of confidence in themselves and each other.

This doesn't hurt us at all, and we need to put this one behind us quickly. We had a little trouble hitting their pitcher, but we've got to focus on getting back on track next week.