They set the tempo. We couldn't get into our transition and the key to us winning is being able to get in our transition. They did a good job of taking that away.

I still think that we're a playoff team that can go deep. I still think that we're a team in District 20-4A that can tie for the championship or even win it. I still feel that way. I tell my kids that, and I want them to believe that.

No doubt, defense was key down the stretch. I tell you what, Noah Cole is a talented, gutsy young man, and he stepped up and was the difference for Vidor tonight. They are a fundamentally sound team. They're hard to play, especially at their home.