We didn't put any extra pressure on ourselves because we were coming off a loss, but it's nice to play well and get that taste out of your mouth as soon as you can.

Our coaching staff challenged the team after the loss (Thursday to Newport Central Catholic), and we had a couple of seniors step up and hold a team meeting before the game. I think they are ready to change their ways. They kind of made a statement that enough was enough when it comes to hard work and getting it done.

I want her [Thorn] to play defense all 90 feet and she's quick enough to do it and that's the type of game she plays. What she lacks in size, she makes up with her tenacity and her quickness and she uses it to her advantage defensively and offensively.

My expectations (for season) are to play . . . to get on the field and be a playmaker. However they want to use me, special teams, backup help, whatever, I want to be a playmaker.

My expectations (for season) are to play . . . to get on the field and be a playmaker, ... However they want to use me, special teams, backup help, whatever, I want to be a playmaker.

Travis isn't the only guy on our team that has a chance to play pro ball.