We are a real balanced unit. We have wrestled some pretty good competition and the kids have responded.

You know, we're taking steps. We were hoping to get some of those new kids to win at least a match. But most of the kids who weren't here before had a little bit of awe.

I'm proud of the kids. They never quit all year. When they reflect back, I think they'll be pretty pleased.

We are very young with only one senior. I think we outwork people. I have the best kids and a great staff behind me.

It was just a great competition that I had with Roman. It's always great to beat the king,

[Clay handled the weather — chilly in the 50s, windy and rainy — as well as the competition.] This was a very, very hard meet, ... Mentally, it was very hard to stay in it and concentrate, block the winds, know that it's rainy and cold yet you have to go out and run a personal best.