Another great day for the Hawks.

Sometimes, the seedings at these weekend tourneys can be a crap shoot. Literally. So you just have to go with the flow, play the best you can and learn from the experience. Nothing is ever wasted. It all becomes part of who you are.

First game was like that and we were only down 16-11 at half. Things got away from us, but now we have played a team that presses all over. It is more about keeping calm and sticking to your fundamentals at that point.

Second game was more like what we hope for every time we play. Back and forth, some fouls and free throws, solid defensive plays, steals, fast breaks and passing. Notched the win in that contest, and the refs told all it was a great game.

Smiles were abundant.

Still are.

We have about a month of practice before we start the state tournament, with the regional right here at Homestead.

Even more smiles to be had.

Ever more abundant.

Cannot wait for that.