17 Quotes by Mark Atherton

We tried to get the ball inside early, and Robbie did a great job. Our other guys also did a great job of getting him the ball in good position.

We did an OK job, but I wouldn't go so far as to say we played our best game. We'll have to play much better in the second round in order to win.

The second quarter had to be the difference in this game because other than that it was pretty even. Wyoming Area is a good team that could shoot the ball. I think they felt they had to win the game at the arc, but our defense usually does a good job of taking that away.

They played for the city league championship and lost to Simon Gratz. That was always their state championship. Nobody is comparable around here. They're interchangeable. They have big guys who can take it outside, they're super quick.

They played for a district championship, so they can't be that unimpressive. They have one of the best sophomores in the state.

In the playoffs, things change. Some people said they weren't even coming to the game and would just wait for the district title game.

The kids came out from the beginning and took care of business. That is all they really wanted to do.

The free throws in the fourth quarter were big. This wasn't one of our best efforts. I think that is a sign of a good team, to not put up your best effort and still be able to win the district title.