We got the job done. We scored early. When we got up 3-0 we wanted to go on from there but they played very well defensively.

They were very dangerous on counterattacks all night.

I think our numbers wore them down. We subbed liberally and kept fresh feet out there. I think that helped.

We have to learn to adjust to opposing teams tactics. They played very disciplined. Frustrate you get kind of down and then counterattack. Hoping that one kick will change the game.

There is always going to be competition to be better. Last year’s team was senior-driven, this year we have the numbers with 20 seniors and many underclassmen that are going to play key roles.

A lot of the players that will start this season were the practice players last year. They were very instrumental in what was accomplished last season and now is their time to shine.

They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending the state title is not our focus. We want to develop chemistry, play well as...

It’s all about chemistry. Our chemistry is starting to build. We are beginning to find out what is going to suit this team.

It’s going to take us three or four weeks to learn how to play under pressure. Even if you have to wait till the last few minutes if you keep passing it around and don’t...

The frustration here was with the wind at your back and with eight players bunkering in it was really hard for us to break them down. That was when our composure needed to show.

We’ve been creating chances but haven’t been finishing. It’s such a tough district this year. It’s going to be a fight to the end.

All that practice finally paid off.

They made up for a very frustrating first half rather quickly. They responded to what we asked them to do.

Chambers showed a lot of senior composure on that play by finding Ortiz. This game mirrored our season. We created a lot of opportunities but couldn’t finish.