Johnny May
Johnny May
basket changed free last quarter saved throws
They changed their defenses in the last quarter and we got a little out of sync. Williams' breakaway basket and Will's free throws saved us.
difference panic talk
We talk a lot about composure. We didn't panic and that makes a big difference in these kind of games.
changed helped normally northern played playing regular schedule schools state until
We changed our schedule some this year, played northern schools during the regular season. It helped a lot ... playing those schools we wouldn't normally see until the state tournament.
bad bigger cut dug ourselves quarter runs theirs third three
The third was a bad quarter for us. We dug ourselves a hole. We cut it to three and that's how we play. We made runs and they made runs. Theirs were just a little bigger than ours.
defense dug hitting hole ourselves playing shots talented three within
We dug ourselves a hole again, but started hitting some shots and playing defense and got ourselves within three points. Hope's just a very talented team.
defend fight played
We just didn't defend tonight. We had to fight ... to get back in it once they got a lead, and we played like we were tired.
hard kids program row state testament third tournament worked year
Getting to the state tournament has always been tough. Being there for the third year in a row is a testament to our kids in the program -- they've all worked hard to get there.
days
That's part of the game. You give yourself enough chances, one of these days we'll get one.
final momentum point quarter stretch three tired turning
The turning point was that stretch in the final quarter where they had those three put-backs. We got a little tired and could never get back any momentum after that.
leader true
We didn't have a true leader in the sense of the term.
advantage beat chance knew needed opportunity regional
After they beat us in the regional championship, we wanted one more chance to play them. We knew the opportunity was there for us, we needed to take advantage of it.
adjusted bothering climb defend order press stops
In order to climb out of a hole, you've got to defend first. We had to get stops and we adjusted our press and started bothering them some.