We had our opportunities to win that first game but didn't. We're improving. We're gaining in confidence.

The team likes playing behind Brady. They know they're going to get some work.

Brady is a frustrating pitcher to hit against. I'd hate to hit against him.

I think our team is gaining more and more confidence with every win, particularly playoff wins. I think that confidence is evident in how they play.

We are taking baby steps. . . . It has been hard to get their confidence back. We were a damaged team after last Friday night and we needed to get our feet back under us. It wasn't pretty tonight, but Southeast Polk will make you play a game that is slow and rugged, and I thought we responded pretty well in the second half.

Charron never lost confidence in himself. When the bright lights are on, he wants to be out there.