Derek Sonderland
Derek Sonderland
gets maybe points score steals ton
Jodi maybe doesn't score a ton of points for us every night, but she does a lot of other things that make us go and make us better. Se gets a lot of rebounds, steals and assists and spreads the defense.
effort great kids nice several step team throughout
This was a great team effort on the kids' part. We had several different kids step up and do some nice things throughout the game.
adjustment boys bringing mature size understand worked
We've been bringing in some of the varsity boys to simulate the size and quickness, and it's worked pretty well. It's an adjustment for our kids. They're very mature young ladies, and they understand we're bringing (the boys) in to make them better.
coming pressure relaxed
We were pretty relaxed coming in, there was no pressure on us. The pressure was on them.
against ball forcing free handed impact job nice prepare several shot team throw turn week win
We did a nice job of forcing them to turn the ball over, but several times we handed it right back to them. We shot real well from the free throw line, which had a big impact on getting another win against a team that had all week to prepare for us.
chance definitely gave people proud
I don't know that many people gave us a chance to do all that. I'm definitely very proud of the girls.
appreciation behind community express kids showing throughout year
I would really like to express my appreciation to the community for getting behind these kids throughout the year and showing your support.
carry definitely far helping huge opens pressure willing
She's been huge for us as far as helping carry the team. She's definitely our go-to player. She does so many things for us and opens things up for other people. She understands and is willing to take the pressure off of her teammates.
against game good knew regional talked
She didn't have as good of a game as she would have like against Bedford (in the regional semifinal). And that's one of the things we talked about, because we knew we'd need a big game from her.
defense good indication knocked people played second size
I thought they knocked down some big shots. I thought they played good defense in the second half. Obviously, we played with everything we've got. The size of the people is no indication of the size of their hearts.
came great job
I thought we came out and got off to a great start. Defensively, we need to do a better job identifying shooters on the perimeter.
goal hopefully kids noise state talked
I think experience-wise I'll be able to tell them some things, what it's all about and what the atmosphere's like. Getting to state was a big goal for these kids though, they've talked about that '99 team, and they wanted to get back there. Hopefully we'll make some noise in Des Moines.
ball extremely great kids played proud season shoot step
Our kids played extremely hard, we just did not shoot the ball very well. We have to step back and look at the things we accomplished. We had a great season and the kids have a lot to be proud of.
biggest excited few iowa kids minute relax represent time
I think the biggest thing is being able to relax and get over those first few minute jitters. I think the kids are excited about getting there, but at the same time we're going down there to try to represent southwest Iowa well.