We have had a couple kids step up in the absence. Leon's been out for nine to 10 days, but as we get into district play it should add to our depth.

The kids are obviously less attentive, ... If it's 90 outside, it's 100 and something inside the building.

We all feel the responsibility to do well in his absence. We want to do well for him. In the remaining games, Kim is with us in our hearts.

(Immigrant) parents have a hard time sending kids to Denver or Boulder, much less to another state. A daughter going to college is even more foreign (to Mexicans). But usually the bright, articulate kids pull it off.

It's been a long time since we've been beaten like this. I wouldn't say we competed with Winterset tonight. Getting hammered at home like this is the disappointing thing.

It was a possibility we could have played them in the postseason last year. It's going to be a great match-up. It might be even better if I had healthy players.