We just finished up our 7/8 tournament at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Our boys didn't win a game but they played with heart - lots of heart. If they were giving out trophies for kids who give it their all then our boys would get the "big" trophy.

I have learned over the last couple of weeks (with my Shockers – who refuse to quit) that you're not a loser until you quit. That's something I've heard all my life but because I've usually played on winning teams I never had to believe it until now (now that I'm a part of a team that is not winning games). I'm having to believe in principles, not just the "usual" results of wins and losses.

David Rial, the tournament commissioner, said it best when he gave us our 5th place trophies today. He said of all the teams he's seen this week (29 of them), our team, and parents, and coaches have shown the most class. He said (and I believe him) that he was proud to have us in the tournament. In my opinion it doesn't matter what the dang score board says - WE ARE WINNERS!

WAY TO GO SHOCKERS (Brad, Jake, Cory, James, Cameron, Kyle, Dillon, Jackson, Rohan, Matt, Corbin, Caleb, Lucas, Coach JJ, Coach Keith, Coach Rick, Coach Wayne, Maureen - our All Star scorekeeper, our PARENTS, and Annie - our bat girl)! You have one proud coach! Chins up boys! We'll give em' a fit at the Harrisburg tournament...!