We didn't change anything. We started passing really well. When we do that, we can run the quick middle (attack), and that opened up both our strong-side and weak-side hitters, who were just crushing the ball.

We're a stronger team than we were last year. If we can play like we played tonight, we probably have a good shot.

I thought Taconic played well. They've really improved over the course of the season. We missed a few too many serves tonight. Hopefully, we can iron that out in practice.

They change ends well, they do shoot it well, and they put it on the floor and drive. There's a reason they're 11-1. I don't think we're as bad as we showed, but I do think they're very good. I think Coach (Martin) is doing a nice job with them.

We scouted Newport, and they have played very well. No one has zoned them, so we had to change it up on them.

Another change is on the hat and batting helmet -- they are all blue. We eliminated the black out of the batting helmet. There still is a black jersey.