That's definitely something we hope works in our favor. But it's going to be a tough weekend. Five of the top eight seeds (including No. 1 West Jefferson and No. 3 Grandview) are coming here. I guess the good thing is that if a kid can make it through here he's got a pretty good shot at going all the way to the state tournament.

Duane Blackburn

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We have tried to make the festival affordable to families who might like to come for the weekend. We have expanded our camping spaces because some people like to stay right on site. We have not increased our prices.

This is by far the toughest weekend so far this year. We have some other tough weekends coming up, but as far as two teams in the same weekend, this is probably our biggest test.

— Duane Goldman

It's a tremendous venue. I was telling Chandler there's nothing I can say or do that can prepare you for coming out of the bullpen there that first time, looking up and seeing 10,000 fans.

— Duane Blackburn

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You can't miss it with all the pictures we have hanging on the walls (at school) of our (34) state finalists.

— Duane Blackburn

He's wrestled in those situations so many times in tournaments, and that's something not a lot of parents or coaches understood when they watched him. He's experienced those big-type atmospheres.

— Duane Blackburn