Ken Ashlock

He did the best he could. I actually have to thank him for that, because he did compete hurt. He read more

He did the best he could. I actually have to thank him for that, because he did compete hurt. He was never 100 percent for about three-quarters of the season. He had high expectations for himself and he does everything at 100 percent. He really wanted to be a state wrestling champion.

I was really happy that the girls didn't quit (when they got down). Our pitcher got lit up and lit read more

I was really happy that the girls didn't quit (when they got down). Our pitcher got lit up and lit up hard. Our kids could have very easily put their heads down and quit, but they didn't. Our kids executed very well.

We're just playing real solid defensively right now. The kids are rotating really well in our bunt coverage and defensive read more

We're just playing real solid defensively right now. The kids are rotating really well in our bunt coverage and defensive coverage. Alyssa has really stepped it up, both at the plate and pitching.

I thought Melissa pitched well enough to keep us in the game. I was disappointed in how discouraged our girls read more

I thought Melissa pitched well enough to keep us in the game. I was disappointed in how discouraged our girls became when the Hawks' victory seemed imminent. The game became too emotional for our side.

I felt like we tried to give it away. We didn't play our best. I told the girls after the read more

I felt like we tried to give it away. We didn't play our best. I told the girls after the game that good teams win even when they don't play their best.