We knew our field events would help us.

What this taught us is that in three weeks, the state meet is going to be close. This prepared us for that close meet. These seniors haven?t experienced a state championship and they want to be part of one. Sometimes you don?t realize how close it can be until a meet like this. This lets us know where we need to double up and get some extra points.

Willie ran an incredible time and really came through. Christian's been steady for us his year and we knew he would score. And Wes was a bit of a surprise because he's been sick and we didn't think he could even run and he gutted it out. He didn't want to let down the team.

We were able to use our divers in swimming events and it turned out each of them can help us as swimmers, so we're not complaining. I told the kids it was disappointing they couldn't dive, but here was another opportunity for them. I also reminded them that they are all sophomores and they have plenty of time to work and get better.

Adam Stowe really tied for first, but he got second because [the tie breaker] came down to jump attempts. Our performances today were encouraging. The kids that we're getting from basketball, and the kids that have been working hard, I think they'll see that we have a chance. As long as we have a chance, we have a great opportunity to win.

The kids knew from the beginning that we had a chance and they were determined. We had people who have been sick and injured and they came out a gave gutsy performance. This was nothing to be ashamed of; what they did today was something to be proud of.