Cody Kramer is confident his team can get to the postseason and make some noise. He has never been one short on confidence, desire and humility.

However, he also realizes his team could use some momentum to make ride easier along the way. Consistency has been a major hurdle for the Konkrete kids to overcome all season.

They began this week with an overall 8-7 record (5-5 Lehigh valley Conference) and a better-than-average chance to be playing baseball in mid-May. But Kramer also knows he and his teammates can't take anything for granted.

"We all know there is plenty of talent on this team," said the senior catcher, who has been an integral part of the Kids' program since his freshman year. "We have had a small group of us who have been hitting all year, but we do need a total team effort. I have my own self to blame lately as I haven't been hitting the ball as well as I can.

"If we can put it all together and win games down the stretch, there is no doubt in my mind that we will have a shot at winning districts. We have been in many close games this year and our record could be a lot better at this point."

Kramer has credited the performance of batterymate Garrett Kunkel, who has developed into the Kids' ace this season. Kunkel recently pitched seven innings and left the game in a 4-4 tie with Easton in which the Kids lost the game, 8-7.

"Before that game (Easton), his (Kunkel's) ERA was about 1.45," said Kramer. 'He (Kunkel) has done the job for us all season long. We just need to have some more support behind him. Our pitching has to be consistent."

Head coach Mick Sugra has also been scratching his head all season long when watching the majority of his team's games all season.

"We're teaching and talking in practice and we have to relate those things on the field better," he said. "I knew we had some new people in place, but we have to be consistent. That has been our problem. Cody (Kramer), though, has always been a constant for us. He (Kramer) has done a steady job since his freshman year.

"With the season winding down, we hope we haven't let too many games get away from us."

Kramer spent the offseason in an extensive weight training program as well as working on his hitting. He also has continued to work on his defensive game behind the plate, throwing out baserunners, rushing others back to bases, and working with his pitching staff.

"I have really worked to throw out as many baserunners as I can and also pick off guys," he said. "I want to do my part to help our defense. I have tried to make out pitchers as comfortable as they can and we have a good relationship."

Kramer, who has been among the team's offensive leaders all season as well, will attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) to study biology and continue his baseball career there. He also plans to play in the Blue Mountain League this summer.

But he doesn't plan to end his high school career anytime soon. Kramer envisions his team possibly ending on a high note having Liberty, Whitehall. Pocono Mountain West, Parkland, and Nazareth left on their schedule that began Tuesday.

"It may look like we have a tough schedule on paper, but there is no reason that we can't go 5-0 in those games," boasted Kramer. "We'd like to finish strong and now is the time to do it."