Four stories later ...

Just took an amazing nap and completed four stories. Three will be on the J-S Web site late tonight.

Media Day was fun. You could see a lot from the practices, and got stuff from three of the four schools in the 3A semifinals.

I'll try to have an exclusive column on my connection between coach Dorothy Gaters, who I met again earlier today.

It'll be on the small world we live in, especially considering the state.

I'm looking forward to seeing what will look like some really great games tomorrow and that's just in 3A. I'd love to see the 4A comp, but I'll be too busy updating you on this site, the J-S Web site and on the Journal-Standard's new Twitter!

That's right, our paper finally has a twitter.

What a great weekend to look forward too!

Here in Normal, prepared for Media Day

Hi, everyone.

I arrived in Normal, Illinois around 10 p.m. last night and will be blogging heavily throughout the next three days.

I'm a little under the weather, but I should be able to battle it out (heck, Katie Norman and others have throughout the playoffs, so why shouldn't I, right?).

This year, I'll be visiting all, that's right, ALL of the Media Day photo sessions for Class 3A.

Should be a fun and relaxed day for everyone (except the media, scrambling for stories) and will serve as a prelude to the Friday's excitement.

Can't wait to see all the Pretzels fans, among others.

I'll check in later if anything interesting happens.