We wanted to prove a point, that we can compete with nationally ranked teams.

We weren't even ranked coming into the season, so we're trying to prove a point. We want to keep proving that point - that we're for real.

That was very scary. [Issaquah] played us tough. They were hitting all their threes. I jus think we were out of sync, but in the fourth quarter we picked it up.

Obviously they are a very good club. They are nationally ranked and have one the top two or three pitchers in the country.

We're really maturing as a team, we know how good we can be. When it comes to ranked teams, (we) need every advantage we can get and they (coaches) have done a great job of preparing us for these games.

And I know how other teams view rankings. When you're ranked above them and they think they should be there, they use that to come out on fire.