14 Quotes by Cliff Thompson

This win gives us some confidence because they beat us before at their place.

My junior year, we played Fort Thomas in the championship game, and that was a lot of fun. I really enjoy the tournament even more now. Even if I wasn't coaching in it, I'd be there watching it.

(Nephi) was driving, and they had a tough time keeping him from getting to the rim without fouling him. We just told him to keep being aggressive, and I thought he did a very good job. All of the other guys around him did a nice job, as well.

He commands so much attention from the other team that it makes it possible for him to set up other players as well. A lot of players on our team got so many open looks because the other team was paying so much attention to Nephi.

Overall, I'm happy. During the first round of the state tournament, you just want to get a win and get the jitters out.

We have to know what we've got before (development), so we'll know if any disturbance occurs.

We know it was 29-29, and almost everyone in the gym knew it. I think the fact they took a basket away from us got us fired up. I know it had me fired up.

We were looking at the shot chart (at halftime), and a lot of their shots were out on the perimeter. Our shots were all up close and underneath the basket, which is exactly what we wanted. I told the guys that we've just got to put the ball in the basket.

You don't want your season to end before you get to (Glendale Arena), but I think these were the two best teams battling against each other to get there.