Ken Ashlock

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.

It was beautiful. She was totally dominant (in the circle). She didn't get a lot of strikeouts, but she hit read more

It was beautiful. She was totally dominant (in the circle). She didn't get a lot of strikeouts, but she hit her spots and kept them off-balance. They didn't hit the ball hard and the defense was solid behind her. I was very happy with our defense today.

We have to win now, because this one didn't help. I was really happy with her effort on the mound. read more

We have to win now, because this one didn't help. I was really happy with her effort on the mound. The girls tried to battle back, but it was a real bummer of a day.

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.

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.