Skill-wise, we're much more dynamic.

The ninth and tenth graders are really skilled ballplayers. They fit in very well at this level.

Skill-wise, he hasn't done anything spectacular this year from the previous year because the skills were there. Right now, it's just his focus and determination to carry this team and show them the way it needs to be done that's impressive.

Santi needs that goal. He has the skill. We needed that. The intensity would have jumped back up. I thought we would have had some momentum. If we got that, it would have been a different game in the last few minutes.

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.

Allow me to offer my congratulations on the truly admirable skill you have shown in keeping clear of the mark. Not to have hit once in so many trials, argues the most splendid talents for missing.