East Aurora handled our trap (defense), and they went to the boards. I knew we had to play well (to win). We knew they were an improved team.

We sure as heck can't give up that many points. We know we have to play a lot better defense, but it was good to see that we can pull together in the last minutes and hold on for a win like that.

We just tried to play solid man-to-man defense. Early in the game we weren't rotating the way we needed to but we made a few adjustments and played pretty well in the second half.

I don't think our defense is overlooked or underrated. These guys just to get out there and play. They love to hit and they love to get after the ball.

It's kind of shocking that we came in and knocked them off. But we buckled down on defense and executed our offense much better than usual.

It was very important to show (the coaches) that I know the defense and they can depend on me to get it done.