Nothing less than qualifying for the postseason will satisfy us. We have had disappointing endings the past two years when we just missed moving on.

Each of those players bring skill and experience that should help us this season. We will count on them to give us an edge in play during transition play.

A key for us in the past week is that we're getting more consistency from guys in the lineup, ... Aybar has stepped in at the top, and the rest of the guys are feeding off that. He's set the tone and everybody's followed. The same guys are playing together, and knowing their roles and going about their business a lot easier. When guys move in and out, it's hard to get comfortable. That's part of the reason we're playing good ball now.

It's always worked itself out in the past and this situation will work itself out too.

The past three weeks have been a living hell for us. I just wish my brother was back with me.

If we get past the districts, there will be no more pressure on us. We've done it. There will be no pressure.