Russ Crist
Russ Crist
best describe feeling four journey march months
On Nov. 22 we set out on this journey. We wanted to play on March 11. That?s been our goal. It?s been four months coming, and to get there, I can?t describe the feeling. It?s the best feeling in the world.
ball defense figured great held keeps matter offense played single sure turn
We figured we would turn the ball over no matter what. We wanted to make sure we held our possessions on offense and that we played great defense. Our defense keeps us in every single game.
defense girls held ourselves points talented team week
We told the girls all week if we could keep them between 45 and 55 points we would be in the game. They did even better than that. We prided ourselves on defense all year. That's a very talented team we held in check.
defensive game reason team won
First and foremost, the reason we won this game was a team defensive effort.
built last program special testament year
It?s a testament to the program that?s been built over the last seven-to-10 years. It?s really a testament to the girls. This is just as special to them this year as it was last year.
confidence given guards played step talented tonight wait
We have so many talented guards and we wait to see who?s going to step up on any given night. Tonight was Kristin?s night. She did everything well. ... She played with confidence and that?s something we need out of her.
shots time win
We made the shots to win the game. They just had enough time to get one off.
couple ended hope memorable played
It ended up working out great. For the seniors, I hope it was a memorable night. They all made contributions to the win. They all played enough minutes. Each of them got a couple baskets.
consistent definitely fight maybe player rebound single team
If there?s the unsung hero, it?s definitely her. She?s been maybe the most consistent player on the team because you know what you?re going to get from her. She?s going to fight for every single rebound and she?s getting better and better at finishing.