Their defensive pressure got to us. We were able to cut the lead at half to 24-19, but then they had us down by nine with four minutes to go. I'm more proud of the character of the kids than I am for their basketball abilities.

We were worried about (Hillcrest's) transition game. They had the lead most of the game and spread us out.

They (Hillcrest) did the same things they did last year ... when we won in sub-state play.