The 3-point shooting didn't surprise us. We knew that was their strength last year and this year. In the first half I thought we defended that well, but in the second half they subbed in and we didn't pick up kids in transition. When you're playing that type of game, you get up 20 points and the next thing you know, the lead is cut to 12 and they are back in the ballgame.

Dave Butcher

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We felt going in that their strength was their experience and that they are defensively sound. They have nice size inside and quickness at the guards. We knew that would be an issue; we knew we had to execute.

— Dave Butcher

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I think 22-8 with a solid strength of schedule would've gotten us in. It was a year of parity. There were three top teams in the region. It was really bunched from No. 4-20.

The ball was really coming out of his hand well. I don't think his arm strength is built up quite enough, but he said he had no pain. He just needs some more time on the mound. It was good to see him back out there.

— Dave Piepenbrink

They're a veteran group, for the most part, with great strength. Since they are an experienced group, they're able to make adjustments on the field.

— Dave Shelbourne

I think the strength, the quickness and the hand speed is in there. I just don't think we're seeing it yet because all the parts aren't working together yet.