We found out about the College World Series opportunity through a person who had heard us sing and had relayed the application to our administration. It's so incredible that our singing the national anthem can spread such a positive feeling that everyone was getting involved and wanting us to do more.

It's a pretty amazing experience to be able to spread patriotism. It's a great opportunity to represent our school.

Right before, I will be jittery and nervous and my fingers will twitch. Then afterwards, it'll be a great feeling.

[A friend she met in London suggested the trip, and Ross jumped at the opportunity. While enrolled at University College London, she had traveled extensively across Europe, visiting Paris, Madrid, Vienna and other cities. At the end of the school year, she did not want her journey to end.] I was on a roll, ... I just wanted to keep going.

The kids use this as an opportunity for themselves. They're asking us for help, and they leave here saying they had fun.

The college-aged players are a little bit more mature and have the opportunity to move a little bit more quickly through this organization.