400 AND COUNTING: Woodland Regional Notched The Program's Milestone Win

Woodland Regional head coach Loren Luddy and four of her captains join us to talk about the program reaching the 400-win milestone while also talking about the upcoming NVL and state tournaments, as well.

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SPEAKER_00 0:08

Hi everyone, we welcome you to the Inside Corner for this week, Connecticut Softball Podcast with John Nash. I'm Rob Adams, and John, away we go to Beacon Falls from the sounds of it. We are heading up the line into the valley.

SPEAKER_06 0:23

We are once again. We had Seymour with us a few weeks ago. Now we're going up a little further, getting off Route 8 and doing the little windy roads up to uh Woodland Regional High School, where we have head coach Lauren Levy and her captains, Caitlin Braun, Gabby Capo Bianco, Kate Lazowski, and Emma George. Woodland Hawks, thank you first and foremost so much for joining us.

SPEAKER_03 0:45

Thank you, Bill. Thank you.

SPEAKER_06 0:49

Yeah, I know we're coming off a tough 2-0 loss to Mercy the other day, uh, which dropped you guys to 14-2. But the two things that are exciting about the program, at least to me, is that uh you guys recently celebrated not just the program's 400th win in school history, uh, but Lauren, you also got your 400th win uh as the head coach at Woodland Regional. Congratulations on that. And what does that number mean to you, 400 wins, both as an individual coach as well as for the Woodland program?

SPEAKER_01 1:18

Um, you know, well, it means that we set high expectations from year one, right? Opening a brand new school. Lots of times people will um not expect too much out of a new program. Um, but we we dove right in. Um, and the girls set high expectations for themselves. Um, all my assistant coaches like carried through on the expectations. Everybody worked hard. Um, we had buy-in from day one from everybody, the girls, the coaches, uh the community, the school. Uh, there was unbelievable support um for a new school. And then once we started winning, it just kept kept rolling, rolling, rolling. And every year everyone said, Well, we're a winning program, we're a winning program. And uh all my kids and all my captains and you know, all the assistant coaches, you know, knew that yes, you know, we're a winning program, and it's it's been fantastic. It's been it's been great. What's it been? 20 something years.

SPEAKER_06 2:15

Well, that's the thing. Yeah, give us a history lesson. You know, when did the school open and and what schools did you guys kind of swallow up to become Woodland Regional?

SPEAKER_01 2:23

Uh the school opened in 2001, and we played JV in 2002. Uh, then we started varsity the next year. So our kids previously went to um Wilkett, Seymour, or Oxford. Uh Wilkett, Seymour, or Naugatuck.

SPEAKER_06 2:42

Okay, so so it wasn't like any schools closed. It's just you drew kids from that you were sending out to other programs, got that. Yep.

SPEAKER_01 2:50

And then once we started, and then then once we showed that we were a good school, um, a good program uh for all sports, then we stopped losing kids to the private schools. Um, and we were able to build up. We moved from class S to Class M. Um, I think the year after we went to the state finals in class S, we moved up to Class M.

SPEAKER_06 3:11

And of course, you know, you recently had the remarkable run of three straight state championships, a return trip last year, where unfortunately you fell just a little bit short. But uh Caitlin, let me ask you this. You know, to think about, you know, this school, those 400 wins started before you guys were even born, if I if my math's correct. Um what did it mean to you to celebrate the the school and coach's 400th career win?

SPEAKER_04 3:37

I mean, it was amazing. And you look back, like when we were all freshmen, we had huge players that set the expectations for us. Like we had Sammy Sasnovic, we had Ella, Julia, we had all these key players, and we learned from them. We saw what dedication, hard work looked like, and as we you know got older and progressed in our high school career, we took that and we learned that in order to keep winning, you don't have to be like the team the previous year. I mean, we have a very young team this year, and it was all about shaping it to the girls we have now and just creating a new team dynamic to help us continue the legacy of winning.

SPEAKER_06 4:21

And Emma, what was Coach's reaction about 400 wins? You know, I I know, you know, people my age, a lot of those numbers come from uh the longevity of it, but was she stoked? Uh, you know, legitimately happy to have hit that milestone, do you think? Or was it just another game?

SPEAKER_03 4:36

Of course it's like another career milestone, but we treat it like she treated it as every other win, you know, it tastes just as sweet, you know, kind of thing.

SPEAKER_06 4:47

And Gabby, you know, three, you know, you think about it, three years ago, you you did join this program, and and and a question for you too, Kate. Either one of you wants to answer it, or both of you can answer it. To to keep up with the tradition, because they would have won one state title, I believe, when you guys joined, right? What's it like to be a part of this program where where winning is more expected, I guess, even though you know you gotta put the work in.

SPEAKER_02 5:12

Sure. I think it honestly helps everyone get better, um knowing no matter what your what level of skill you're coming in um with to the season, just knowing that legacy, knowing the expectation. It's making everyone work harder every day. We know we kind of have a target on our back with our history, so I think everyone's trying to like Caitlin was saying, keep up to that expectation. And for us, this is just normal. It's not like we're not trying to play up, we're trying to play to our standards, to our expectations.

SPEAKER_06 5:49

And Gabby, do you feel pressure from that, from having that target on your back that you know, every time you put on the Woodland Regional Hawks uniform, people are out to get you?

SPEAKER_05 5:58

Yeah, I mean, there's always pressure on us, but um, like our coaches say pressure is a privilege, so I think it helps us and like it guides us. But I mean, like, we've been on this team for three years and we're helping the younger girls with it. So, like, I think we're kind of used to the target at this point, but I think we play up to it and it helps us.

SPEAKER_06 6:17

And and coach, coming off last year, uh, you know, falling short in the state final. I mean, that's instant uh, you know, fuel and energy to work all summer and all fall for the following season. But, you know, you lost some really top-notch players last year, including your battery, your pitcher, and your catcher. Coming back into this season, did you expect to be 14 and 2 16 games then? Or what was your take on this team coming in?

SPEAKER_01 6:42

Um, well, you know, the first thing that uh Coach Pete, the assistant coach, says every year is the goals are the same. The goals are the same. Win the division, win the MVL, win the states. Uh so the goals never change. And that's the very first thing we say every single year. He steps right up. First thing, goals never change. So our goals are the same. Expectations we expect to get there. Um, and we expect the new players to fill in the roles. We've had a few, you know, growing pains, um, starting, you know, two freshmen, two sophomores that haven't seen sort of the Brookfield kind of pitching before. Um, some of the pitching is a little, it's new, but they work through it, uh, work through it, they get better every single game. So, you know, expect it, maybe, um, but aim for it definitely.

SPEAKER_06 7:31

And, you know, was I correct when I said that the lost in last year's state game really kind of ignited the the off-season workouts and everything that the kids did? Or or was it just, hey, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, we'll be back next year no matter what.

SPEAKER_01 7:47

There is never a sometimes you win, sometimes you lose attitude with these gals. Um, you know, that started way back uh to our first team, right? Sometimes, sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. Uh we've heard that before. Um, and you got to use what you learn. You got to use what you learn to fix it, get better, do things every single day. Um, you know, Coach Pete and I talk all the time about, yep, we learned this, we learned this, got to do this, got to do this. And the captains are so great because they also come with feedback. You know, they say, Coach, can we do more of this? Can we do more of this? So um it's, you know, you you take the loss with grace and sportsmanship, um, but then you aim to not do it again.

SPEAKER_06 8:34

And and girls, let's go backwards this time. We'll start with you, Gabby. Uh why is the valley so softball-oriented? What is it about that that scoop of land, you know, in Connecticut, billions of years ago, forged by an ice age and all that? Uh how did softball just become so popular that as you drive north up Route A, there's just so many good teams?

SPEAKER_05 8:56

Yeah, I mean, I just think like as soon as there's one good team, I mean, like, all of the teams get better and better to beat that team. And I think that's what is built in the NBO. I mean, like, our freshman year, the NBO was great, but I think it has only gotten better, and that's what like few um fuels us.

SPEAKER_01 9:14

Yeah, I could add too that um, you know, joining Jo Joan Joyce and Waterbury um is a big thing. So, you know, all their parents and their grandparents kind of grew up with softball being big and sort of carried it through the valley and started all the local teams. Um so having you know Joan Joyce and all those famous players from back in the the 70s, 80s, and 90s kind of set an expectation down in this part.

SPEAKER_06 9:41

So even though you're what 15, 20 minutes away from Waterbury, it's still even back then kind of that's where it all started. But that yeah, remarkable. Um and to have it continue. Uh and coach, let me uh I'm trying to remember was when you got hired at Woodland Regional, uh kind of a two-part, and I'm trying to remember, was there a unique situation there? I I can't remember if you told me once before, but and and did you expect to be there 20 plus years later?

SPEAKER_01 10:09

Um, well, Woodlow is a brand new school. Uh and I was coaching at Naugatuck. Um, I had three great years as a varsity as a varsity coach at Naugatuck. Um, I loved the program. I love the girls. Uh it was very hard for me to leave, but the possibility, you know, in my 20s of starting a brand new school is what drew me. Um and being a part of creating the actual school, creating the curriculum, creating the rules, creating the mission statement. Um, I had a feeling I would I would stay there for the rest of my career.

SPEAKER_06 10:43

And how how how long has it been exactly now?

SPEAKER_01 10:46

Twenty-five years.

unknown 10:48

Right.

SPEAKER_06 10:49

25 years. Yeah. Oh yeah, it's since 2001. Remarkable. Um let's go, Kate. What's it like to play for Coach Letty?

SPEAKER_02 10:58

I mean, it's always it's always we're working hard every day. She sets us an expectation, especially carrying the legacy from the team she's had before. She it's not a comparison necessarily of other players, but it's this is well done softball and this is how we're gonna play. So every day we set that standard and we show up, and she's making sure like we're supported, and if there's a correction, there's always an explanation why it's not just like set out, but there's always an explanation, and she knows like she makes everyone know that her decisions are like bettering the team. It's nothing personal, it's nothing whatever. So every day it's really great to work with someone else who you know has worked so hard.

SPEAKER_00 11:48

Um I'm gonna jump in here, and this can be for anyone. Um you beat you came back to beat Seymour on April 29th, down 6'3, you put up five late. What happened in that inning and in that big inning? And um did that kind of change the season in any way?

SPEAKER_04 12:15

I mean, I'll answer this one. Um I think we remembered what it felt like in Brookfield. Uh, Brookfield was our first game where we were really down and behind in runs. And I think it put us and it kicked us in another gear because we didn't want to feel that way again. And it was more of like we came together as a team. I mean, we had Maddie, Hannah, we had these freshmen getting hits. Every single person on the team contributed, and I think once everyone started contributing, like the energy just got higher, and also you have to give credit to Seymour because Seymour is also like always a challenger for us. And I think just that competitiveness is what drives us. And even when I went on the field like to pitch, like I felt even more competitive than the previous games. But I think the big thing for us was just learning how to be a team, come together and trust each other. That was the big difference in coming back and winning that game.

SPEAKER_00 13:17

Yeah, it can definitely be uh kind of a watershed moment for a team to have that kind of comeback and kind of set you on the right path. In any event, we will take a break here on the inside corner. John and I will be right back in just a moment. This episode is brought to you by Union 12 Design. From the dugout to the boardroom, they're redefining custom apparel. Whether you're outfitting a softball team or designing corporate apparel, they offer premium brands and make the process easy and seamless. With a designer-led approach, your gear feels elevated, not expected. They'll even manage your online store from start to finish, keeping everything smooth from concept to completion. Visit Union12design.com. Union12design, where premium meets purpose. Back with you on the inside corner, and and John having a great chat here with our friends from Woodland, and we continue on here. They they get ready to play again on Monday. They've got a game against WCA and then St. Paul Catholic after that as they dive a little deeper into the balance of this season.

SPEAKER_06 14:24

Yeah, I touched upon it a little while ago that you know, last year you guys lost your battery, pitcher Ella uh Van Alstein and catcher Julia Rowley, both of them together went up to UMass Lowell uh and just completed their freshman year. Um let's ask this year's pitcher, Caitlin Braun. Uh did you feel pressure replacing Ella? Because she was such a dynamic pitcher up there, you know, one that one helped win the state titles and stuff. What was it like to step in the circle for the first time uh you know as a starter and get your opportunity?

SPEAKER_04 14:55

I mean, of course, there always comes pressure, especially with how successful Ella has been. Uh, the months leading up to this season, I definitely felt the pressure. But again, as Gabby said, our coach always says pressure is a is a privilege. And my dad has worked with me through the months leading up to this season, and it's all about just reminding myself that I don't have to be like Ella, and I don't have to be like the dominant pitcher, strikeout pitcher that Ella was. And I think it was just important to realize that I am good enough, how I pitch is good enough, and the hard work I put in is enough. And really, my mentality this year when I step onto the field is I don't have to strike everyone out, but I can work every pitch to hit my spot as best as I can, and I know the defense behind me has my back. And I've said it before, like I think this year has been huge because you know, with Ella, she was dominant, she struck like almost everyone out. Like our defense got absolutely no action last year, and like we all even say that to this day. And I think this year we've been able to prove to everyone that our defense is just as good as our offense. And I I don't feel I mean, of course, I still feel pressure, but I think having the defense that I do behind me definitely, you know, decreases that pressure, and I couldn't be more grateful and proud of the defense behind me.

SPEAKER_06 16:23

So and Emma, uh you know, you're behind her. You're getting to you know, make those plays, you and Kate at shortstop, and and we'll talk about the whole defense totally, but uh defense wins championships. Is this year's defense good enough to get you guys to the top?

SPEAKER_03 16:39

Oh, yeah, we work on it every single day of practice. Our defense is always locked down, and I know as like an outfielder, our coaches always tell us like you have to catch the ball in the air. That is like your number one priority, is to catch it in the air and nothing drops in front of you. So that's something we always work on. And I mean, we're always there to support Caitlin. Like we know we need to step up and be behind her, especially since we didn't have to do so much defense last year. But again, like Caitlin said, I was super proud about how hard we work, and I do think our defense is pretty locked locked down.

SPEAKER_06 17:10

And coach, let's talk about the team and let's start with the battery. Um, you know, because you did lose two very prolific players there. But what do you think of the job, Caitlin? And uh uh this year's catcher, uh Ayla DeCresenzo. Is that how it's pronounced? Did I get it right?

SPEAKER_01 17:24

Yeah, Ala DiCrezenzo.

SPEAKER_06 17:25

I'm five for five, Rob. Talk about the job those two are doing, you know, new new to those positions that you know for you, and uh that that's kind of where it all starts, right?

SPEAKER_01 17:37

Yeah. Uh they took forming a chemistry very seriously. Um they worked together, actually played some some JV games, pitching and catching last year to get experience together. Um and yes, they took becoming a true battery very seriously. They worked very hard, they both worked very hard in the offseason. Um, their communication is 100% their strengths. Um and they talk to each other about strategies, they talk to each other about pitches, which is the best pitch that day. Um, in the beginning of the season, you know, Coach Pete and I would have to talk to Ayla, like, yeah, that pitch isn't working, but don't give up on it. Don't give up on her strengths. Um and now we don't have to tell them anymore. Now they know. Um, they know what's working, what's not working. They know to trust, trust the pitch. Um, and they truly are both amazing leaders, um, have great chemistry, and um are really doing a fantastic job.

SPEAKER_06 18:33

And take us around your infield. Uh, who do you have playing where? And uh, you know, Caitlin talked about the importance of the defense.

SPEAKER_01 18:40

Uh the infield, we have uh we have uh sophomore Lily Benoit playing first base. Um she wasn't really first baseman. We had to um convince her parents to buy her first basements glove during tryouts. Uh but she's learning fast and she works real hard. Um she and Kate and Coach Pete stayed for an hour after practice a couple times, working on scoops, working on foot position. Kate just chucking balls at her. Um, so that's Lily Benoit at first. Uh second base, we have uh Lila De Bona. Uh she is also a sophomore, um, you know, new to the varsity starting lineup. Um she's working hard, getting second base, working on a range. Um she filled in in the inner field a little bit last year when our third baseman had some injury issues. Uh we have Kate, obviously, um superstar leader shortstop, who just um, you know, you ask about turning things over, coming in expectations. Kate came in as a freshman to a returning states championship team. She played like second base, first base on her travel team. And I was like, Kate, you're the starting shortstop. And uh she jumped into that challenge. So uh that's been amazing. Hannah Murray uh plays third base, another freshman. Um, she's working real hard, working on a range. She has a quick glove and good reflexes, um, which works for us. Uh Maddie Montini, uh, another freshman. She hits in the lineup and then fills in um at either corner, second base. She can play any of those positions. Uh and they've been really gelling as of late. You know, one of their best games was against Mercy. There were a lot of plays uh we had to make to lock it down. Um, you know, and the game came really down to inches on both sides. Um, it was a good good test uh of our infielders there.

SPEAKER_06 20:34

And how about in the outfield?

SPEAKER_01 20:36

On the outfield, we have uh Emma in left field. Um, and she talks about hard work. Um, if she'll remember freshman year, uh her and Caitlin out there in left field, uh learning how to play out there and me yelling at them every day. We do learn how to slide, learn how to slide, get dirty, dive in the grass. Um, and they did it. And now it's like second major, you know, saving hits like crazy. Uh Emma's doing amazing out in left field. Uh Angie Tottenham is junior. She is has more range um than most outfielders I've ever seen. I would I would peg her as one of the best center fielders in the state. Her range is unreal. Um Caitlin actually thanks her pretty much daily.

SPEAKER_04 21:21

I would like to say, like, there there have been balls that were hit, and it's so hard, it's like I don't even want to turn around because I think it's in the gap. I turn around and Andy is just like in another world. Yeah, she she got it, she makes it look so easy, and I do thank her every day. And I I think it goes from that effort and just having that extra like oomph to you that like just makes me feel like even more like grateful and like you know, secure when I'm ditching.

SPEAKER_01 21:50

Yeah, in uh right field we have uh Gabby and uh Gabby came in as a freshman, she was an infielder. Um she had some infield and then like You know, sophomore years, she's trying some more infield, but we're realizing wow, Gabby get hit. You know, what are we gonna do with Gabby? Um, so then last year she was our DP. Um, and and we're like, Gabby, you know, you gotta be an outfielder. She started working, started working, started working better every day. This year she came back. You would never know she wasn't a career outfielder. Like covering ground, throwing the ball, like running stuff down the line. Um, yeah, so Gabby's been a great addition to our outfield too out in right field. And then we have Lily Santoro, she's our uh junior who kind of runs the bases and fills in in any of those spots if we need her.

SPEAKER_06 22:37

Gotcha. Is the program as deep as it has been? So, you know, when when you lose these four, do you have four new freshmen coming in or are JV players ready to step up? What's the overall kind of view of the entire Woodland regional program?

SPEAKER_01 22:52

Uh we don't have as much experience um in higher numbers as we have had before. Uh, we're grateful to have numbers to be able to play JV games, um, but we don't have as many players um with like real competitive experience coming off the bench.

SPEAKER_06 23:13

How much of that the the the I don't want to say downfall, but the Valley Fusion were always so big up there in terms of travel uh and some of the players it developed that I can't remember if they were bought out or if they folded. Yeah, I think it's a good idea.

SPEAKER_01 23:25

I can't even remember who they combined with, but losing Valley Fusion is heartbreaking. Um it was started way, way back when Samantha Lee was our pitcher. Um, you know, the first you know, number of years of the school, I was getting kids from Prospect and Beacon Falls that played on different teams. And so I would get two shortstops, two third basemen, two first basemen, you know, and so one of the shortstops would play shortstop, the other one would go to center field. Um people didn't love that, uh, but they learned it became great. Um, and then you know, the last since for years, um, Coach Pete Calandro um and his family were running Valley Fusion and did an unbelievable job building kids, building programs. Um, most of the kids that they had uh played in college. And then when uh Riley Kane graduated, those girls graduated, they weren't in charge anymore, and some good people took it over, but some of the people weren't from like Prospect Beacon Falls anymore. Um, and then they ended up getting absorbed by the Watertown Rapids.

SPEAKER_06 24:38

That's what it was, the Rapids, yeah.

SPEAKER_01 24:39

Yeah, which is another great program, but it did split up some of our kids. So, like, not everybody went there. We have some at the Wildcats, uh, we have some with Lightning. Lightning is also an amazing program. Um, but they're they're split up a little bit more um than they were in the past.

SPEAKER_06 24:57

Right, gotcha. Uh, you know, four regular season games left this season than the NFL play uh NFL NVL playoffs.

SPEAKER_01 25:04

I think we could, we would be all right.

SPEAKER_06 25:06

Yeah, why not? So I give them a chance. Yeah. Uh you know, even coming off the loss to Mercy, do you feel like you guys are on the cusp of of making a great finishing kick here to this season?

SPEAKER_01 25:21

Yeah, I mean, losing to Mercy, uh, they're a great team um was disappointing. I mean, it really came down to inches, like balls we hit foul by inches. Uh, you know, there are players that were safe by inches, um balls that dropped by inches. Uh they played fantastic defense. They hit great. You know, we played fantastic defense. Um, but we didn't we didn't like losing 2-0. So we are definitely fired up um to get everything fine-tuned Monday, play a good game against Woodbury Courier. And then, you know, we have St. Paul and Seymour back-to-back days. Um, and they are both on a roll and they are both hitting the ball. So it's gonna be some good softball.

SPEAKER_06 26:06

And both on the road as well for you, right? So that that makes it even that much tougher.

SPEAKER_01 26:10

So yeah, well, I mean, Seymour's a five-minute drive. That's all right. St. Paul's a hall.

SPEAKER_06 26:15

Well, no, that's true. So um, girls, if you look at your schedule, though, you only need one run to win a game. Your two losses, you were both shut out. So just you know, find that one run, right? That's how simple the game is. You got Kate, you got Caitlin, that's all she needs. One run, and she's good to go, it seems. You should have been there.

SPEAKER_01 26:31

That's what I talked about yesterday at practice. You can do that for me.

SPEAKER_06 26:35

See, there we go. Good coaches think alike, but no, I'm nowhere near your class, uh, Lauren, that's for sure. So um I have to ask this just because I feel like making fun of Emma a little bit, but did you not get the memo to wear the pink shirt that your teammates are wearing?

SPEAKER_02 26:51

Yeah, it's the pickleball.

SPEAKER_03 26:53

Yeah, we have a pickleball tournament today at school. So kind of coordinated that. And then I don't know. Oh, Gabby got it. Gabby just had I guess I missed the text.

SPEAKER_06 27:05

Uh those things happen. That's fine. And obviously, we're a podcast, so uh nobody can nobody's gonna see the video of this, but what we have is Emma's in a uh black woodland hawk softball t-shirt. Uh the other girls are in a strikeout uh for cancer hawks t-shirt that is pink. So uh, like I said, just you know, another coaching tradition is poking fun at players when you get the chance. I was just curious, yeah, if you didn't get the memo. So um Rob, anything else from you? I mean, you know, this group obviously, just uh what a great tri great tradition up there, and it's continuing this year, and uh it's it's gonna be fun to see uh uh how the Hawks finish this year.

SPEAKER_00 27:43

Absolutely true, and I noticed they were 10th in the most recent game time poll. Whether or not that continues next week doesn't matter, no, but I'd vote for them. I think they're that good and uh gonna be fun to follow them throughout the balance of this season, John.

SPEAKER_06 27:58

No, absolutely, and and again is it four straight appearances in the state finals, Coach?

SPEAKER_01 28:05

Yes, yeah, we lost in the semis the year before that.

SPEAKER_06 28:09

Gotcha. Okay. So uh so yeah, don't be surprised if if you see Woodland there again, that's that's for darn sure. Uh, but it's always a tough road in any state tournament. And uh just final thoughts, coach, on on uh on what you're expecting for these last uh what three to four weeks of the season.

SPEAKER_01 28:27

Yeah, I am so proud and pleased with our senior captains for setting the expectations for this team, not letting anybody doubt the success they were gonna have, uh, working to fill in those roles of some real uh vocal aggressive powerhouses that graduated, they stepped in flawlessly to make all these younger kids know that we got to gel as really our are not only like the nine on the field, but the two that are in at any time and hitting and running, that we got to be a unit. And they emphasize that every day. And and I think with these four um leading the charge, we're we're in good shape.

SPEAKER_06 29:09

So I think it's like Caitlin said that you know, their freshman year, they were taught by seniors who handed down what they have learned and and now they're just doing the same. So I think that's great. You know, great credit to all the players that you guys have such a great tradition and and uh uh great legacy up there. So uh, you know, keep it up.

SPEAKER_01 29:27

Thank you.

SPEAKER_00 29:28

Well, as we head into the NFL playoffs, I'll take the Hawks over the Seahawks, but I'll also take the Hawks in in the NVL. Or uh we wish you so much luck uh and good fortune throughout the balance of the season. We thank you all for joining us.

SPEAKER_01 29:43

Thank you so much for having us.

SPEAKER_00 29:45

And that is it for this edition of the Inside Corner. We'll do it again next week. For John Nash, I'm Rob Adams.