It was like it was two different games.

Defensively, we played with a purpose in the first half. Our kids took advantage of what Eminence gave us in the first half. Our seniors were focused on this game and getting the Powder Keg back.

They physically wore us down. Their experience and strength took over. They have nice athletes who are competitive, tenacious and well-drilled.

It feels great. The kids made some big plays at the end.

I'm happy with the kids' effort. We played with emotion and purpose. We want to win, but we can live with this. I feel this is the first time (this season) we've taken a step forward. We walk away disappointed with the loss, but we're not distraught. We'll have plenty of opportunities the rest of the way to keep getting better.

As the science shifts, the work force needs shift. We need to be working with the education community to make sure they're preparing students to meet our future needs.