The Hays Eagles are representing the state of Kansas in the American Legion Regional Tournament for the first time in 31 years.  By the grace of many sponsors, co-workers, and bosses I am able to travel to New Orleans to cover these games live on the radio!

I also am traveling with the team from Hays to New Orleans.  These are 17-18-19 year old boys.  I remember what I was like and God can only know how our coaches put up with it.  While I was not expecting poor behavior they are 17-18-19 year old boys.

I have to tell everybody in the Hays and where ever else you are reading this that the Hays Eagles are representing the city of Hays, the Hays American Legion and Hays High School well.  More than once I (not a coach) have been approached by an individual as they express their appreciation of how well behave the team is.

In the Dallas airport a man that claimed his home as both Texas and New Orleans told me how pleased he was to see that this team was able to keep themselves entertained and well-behaved during an almost two hour layover.  The man knew this because of how all the adults on the trip were able to work or do their own thing while the team behaved on their own.  Then after the flight from Dallas to New Orleans, while walking to the baggage claim, a man also asked if I was affiliated with this baseball team.  When I confirmed that I was, he made sure to mention how much he enjoyed the flight with the team despite his reservations of sitting amongst the team.  In fact the gentleman said it was the most enjoyable trip he had for a long time.

This team has behave themselves well and none of the nation American Legion representatives have had issues with the Hays team at this point either.

Parents take pride in the fact that you have raised some good ol’ Kansas boys.  They are representing their town, school, team and you well.