Jamie Mahaffey
Jamie Mahaffey
backs deal later overcome tried
We'll know later on tonight, but our backs are strong. We always deal with a lot of controversy and a lot of issues. We tried to overcome it.
backs boys expect
I'll know when I get back tonight. I can't say if I expect it or not. But our backs are strong. These boys have been through a lot.
attention backs came draw family maybe ourselves passionate together
Our backs are strong. Maybe we draw attention to ourselves with some of these things, but I'm very passionate about these young men. We came together as a family today.
across best played prove teams tough
They've played across the country, played the best teams. It's going to be a very, very tough game. They play the teams that prove they need to be No. 1.
certain decision looked next season until
They've looked into certain things but they probably won't make a decision until after the season next year.
hatred stuck together worth year
After the year we've had, this is worth it. We had a lot of issues, a lot of hatred for us, but we stuck together as a family.
feels sorry
I just can't say anything, from an administrative standpoint. I know he feels sorry he's not here, but it's something we can't control.
far floor general people played sound year
O.J. was more sound this year as far as being a general on the floor and getting other people involved. Defensively, he also played a lot better.
ball consistent leadership matured role shooting taken
O.J. has matured a lot. On the court, he's more consistent and he's shooting the ball a lot better. He has taken more of a leadership role on the team.
ball consistent four guard guys handled leadership majority matured played point responsibility role shooting taken time type
O.J. has matured a lot. On the court, he's a more consistent and he's shooting the ball a lot better. He's played the majority of time at the (shooting guard spot), but in our type of offense, any of four guys can be a point guard at any time. He's handled that responsibility and has taken more of a leadership role on the team.
mature players prepared stay
It's very intense. You just have to be prepared and don't look ahead. But our players are very mature about it. They stay focused.
atmosphere complacent composure great kept lead
We got a little complacent and lackadaisical at times, but we still kept our composure and kept our lead out there. It was a great atmosphere with such a big crowd.
came family moving played together
As a team, we played well and we came together and we got through another day. We've been through a lot of controversy today, a lot of issues. We have a family here and we've been moving on all year. We're going to keep on moving on.
achieve goals lost national state win
One of our goals was to be national champs, and we didn't achieve that. We still have another goal that we've set, and that's to win another (Division III) state championship. We lost tonight, but we didn't quit.