There is a lot at stake for the midshipmen because they all want to be a champion. These guys work hard. They all want to get their name on a plaque and become part of the Navy boxing history here.

There is a lot at stake for the Midshipmen because they all want to be a champion. These guys work hard. They all want to get their name on a plaque and become part of Navy boxing history here.

[McNally's inspiration for the play came from the Manhattan Theatre Club who asked the playwright for a new work to mark the re-opening of the Biltmore Theatre, which had been derelict for 16 years.] It was so terrible a place, ... that people shuddered as they passed it. It's a miracle that it was left standing.

Youngster year he lost a real close decision. Last year he won Nationals as a second class and got the outstanding boxer award. Hopefully he will repeat again this year.

This plebe is a good kid. She is actually a black belt in judo, so she has a combative background. She is tough.

They played with heart and intensity, but so did we. We played well and got it done.