Beating Spartans would be a huge boost

"I think some of our guys take losses pretty hard," Sam Maniscalco said. "And I think in a way that's a good sign because it shows the losses really hurt. It's that feeling in your gut where food doesn't taste the same (and) you don't sleep as well."

The senior added, "The biggest thing is to stay positive. We have to stay positive and ignore what might be said around us."

Klee