In the three league games we have played, two of the teams have resorted to mugging us. We have to be mentally tough enough to deal with the aggressive play.

It's a pivotal game for us. We've played so many tough games, but our record doesn't indicate how tough we've played.

That's something that hurt us in a few games late this year. It would have been nice to knock a few down.

It never ever changes (at Grant) Ð it's a chaotic atmosphere up here. You never feel like a lead is safe, the floor is slippery and it's hard not to get caught up in the chaos. I thought the kids did a good job playing through it.

This is the first time all year. We've been at 10 at couple times, but this time we got down to eight, so now he (coach Nelson) says he will take them out to dinner.

We felt this was a really important game to get off to a good start. But we'll regroup.