They're a lot better than what we play on the Western Slope. They came out aggressive, and we're not used to teams that aggressive. We expected them to be hard, but not like right at the beginning, as fast as they were.

We're going to the final next year. We know what it takes now, and that's what we'll work for this summer and next year.

Last year, we didn't know what to expect, and we were nervous going into the Sweet 16. This year, we know it's another game and that we have to do what we've done all year to be successful. We're excited for the chance to improve on last year's results.

They're a lot better than what we play on the Western Slope.

Their post players were as versatile as guards, and we weren't used to that. I thought I did all right, but next year, I need to be more like them.