Marcus Knott
Marcus Knott
aggressor change guys instead letting nice team
It was nice to see our guys come out and be the aggressor for a change instead of letting the other team take it to us.
came competition fight game guys help kids learn run team took trying type
A game like this can help if our kids learn from it. We like to play this type of competition. But, our guys came out trying to feel them and we can't do that. They took it right to us and if you don't put up a fight a team like this can run you into the ground.
basketball lightning shoot win
Taft is an outstanding basketball team. I can see why they're favored to win their section. Not only are they lightning quick, but they can shoot too.
few games last lost manner momentum talked three winning
After we lost to Taft (Tuesday) we talked about winning at least two of the last three game. We were able to do that, but it wasn't the manner in which we wanted to do it. We didn't come away from these last few games with as much momentum as we could have.
again carry everybody gets good guard guy point stronger
At the point guard position, he's just so much stronger than everybody else. Even when he gets a guy on his hip, he can just carry him on his way to the basket. He's been pretty good at that all year, and he did it again today.
consistent cruise effort guys mode needed second
We just had a more consistent effort in the second half. Our guys were in cruise mode early, so we needed to refocus our efforts.
against ball five guys last played small step stepped tonight
Tonight they played us differently than they have the last five times they've played us. They played a little small ball tonight. They had guys step up that haven't stepped up against us before.
chance cut talented watch work
We've had a chance to watch some film on them and it's like we thought -- They're a pretty talented team. We're going to have our work cut out for us.
afford anymore dropped game games last league move playoffs power win
You never want to give up on a league title, but this game was more for preparation if we move on in the playoffs. We dropped to No. 12 in the last power ratings, we can't afford to drop anymore games. When we get in the playoffs we're going to have to win games like this.
afford close finally game learn start
I don't know what it is. We can't afford to start a game like that. Fortunately we were still close when we finally got going. It's something we have to learn from.
against conference game hard last los week win
It's hard to win on the road. This conference has always been that way. Our first conference game against Pitman, we struggled. We didn't play that well last week in Los Banos either.
change since won
It's been a while since we won in the playoffs, we're going to have to try to change that.
ball behind business care eight hope knock ourselves
It's not inconceivable, but we did put ourselves behind the eight ball a little bit. We have to take care of our business and hope GV can knock off Turlock.
came happy reason run small
We really came out flat, and I don't know what the reason was for that. We didn't play with a lot of energy. We were able to make a small run here and there, but I wasn't happy with the performance.