This was a huge confidence-builder for our girls. Lauren was so smooth out there today, and she showed a tremendous amount of poise for a ninth-grader. There were some rough spots, but this gives us...

I’ve been coaching Aynsley in all sports for years and she’s always been a clutch performer. She’s unorthodox in her form sometimes, but she always gets the job done.

We’re trying to get as much experience as possible. A lot of teams have played 15 or 16 games already. We’ve played four. We’re still moving people around and trying to find the right mix.

Katie and (catcher Eryn) Richardson did a great job. Katie was hitting her spots and Eryn kept them off balance with the pitch selection.

It was good to see us rise to occasion. Getting an early lead gives you a mental edge. You know one mistake is not going to beat you.

Situations like that are when Lauren is in her domain. She’s such a competitor and she refuses to get rattled. You can’t teach that kind of composure.