The kids wouldn't have let us live it down. They're psyched.

All the games we played prior to region play really helped us out. Our kids are really understanding what we have to do. They know each other and what we can do on the floor.

That told us we had to be prepared for anything.

Nobody deserves to be shot and killed like that for no reason. This was a tragedy all around. Both men have family. But Evans' (family) can go and visit him in jail. But no longer can the Vicks visit Jerry. He's been taken out of their life.

Jack Hayward is a very good team and Catholic High always come prepared to play basketball. There will be a lot of competition but the C.I. Gibson holiday classic is all about getting these kids off the street. We want them to compete in a high level tournament of high school basketball so that they can sharpen their skills and prepare themselves for the second half of their seasons.

We want to continue playing well and making our presence felt. We work hard and hopefully we'll come out, play well and win another championship.