Having played three sports in high school, Shaun Hochradel long has understood the psyche of an athlete. Some of them, anyway. Hochradel, the third-year softball coach at Liberty Union, said he has learned male and female athletes process information differently.

Manchester and Liberty Union will take the field on Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network.

Manchester is looking to get to the state final for the first time since 2001 against reigning champ Liberty Union. Live updates, analysis found here