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We tried to use water as an element, as the ribbon that wraps it all together,

We're advancing eight and that was at the high end of what we were thinking. Some of these are seniors and are getting a trip to districts. Some of the other guys have higher goals and you can't make that happen until you advance.

When the board went into a closed meeting to discuss personnel, I had a good feeling it was coming. It's just one of those things.

That was a nice win, especially since they?re so familiar with each other. The win?s big, but as familiar as they are with each other, for him to get a major decision on a kid like Hoffman, that?s huge. (Hoffman) is a quality kid.

That was huge, it took away that 2-0 advantage.

Starting has given me a lot more confidence in my game. For a shooter, it's hard to come off the bench cold. When you start, you get a feel for the game right away.

I remember (when he was a third grader) when he would bawl every time he would lose. But there was something about him. He kept coming back, and now he?s getting the attention he is due.

He did a ton of wrestling this off-season. He?s always done a little, but this year, he has done much more and I think it is because of the success he had last year.

If teams want to double our post players down low, all they have to do is kick it to me and hopefully I can make them pay. I've been playing with T.J. and Johnny so long ... they know what I can do when they pass the ball out.