These guys are loving this because it's their last go-around. They love being part of this surprise. They earned it.

They came out with an excellent game plan, spacing the floor out which offset a lot of our pressure. Our kids knew what was coming. We just failed to be consistent about being where the ball was.

It was outstanding to have Ron Crockett come in here and talk to the kids.

I've had the most fun I've ever had coaching. Since they know each other so well, our practices are off the hook.

That's strict. I graduated high school with a 3.3, so I could've come to the game, I guess.

That's Shawn, his leadership is outstanding. He took it upon himself to make those shots. He put the team on his back.

I told the guys at halftime that was the best half we've seen of Renton basketball. And they said, 'Coach, we've got a lot more coming.' And that's good to know.

It really doesn't matter to them who scores. They don't care. Whoever's at the end of that pass, they know how to finish.

They're happy that we came up with enough points at the end to be ahead. But it didn't really feel like a win. They know there's a lot of work ahead.

There were significantly more kids there today, which was nice to see.