16 Quotes by Mike Kopp

There are no expectations for this group. It's not fair to ask this group to win a state championship. They have exceeded expectations. It's not the most talented group, but they've hustled, they have a lot of heart and they are competitors.

She was the difference in the game. She's the one that extended our lead and made them play from behind.

She's one of the toughest kids we've ever had here.

No one knows our program inside and out better than Harold.

I can't remember the last time one of my teams was that excited about playing a basketball game.

He's a good coach. You know, you don't have to be a genius when you have 6-2 and 6-2 on the front. But the system he runs, he understands his strengths and stays within them. I think that says a lot about their program.

Our philosophy is that we?re a team, no matter what. We never emphasize one player over the team. We play together and spread the ball out. Everyone contributes.

We have kids that are willing to sacrifice to win games. Everyone practices hard and then some have to sit the bench in games. ..That?s just our tradition and the kids bought into it.

We know our seniors and we know what kind of gritty, athletic kids they are and how determined they are. The reality is that not even the coaches could have expected us to be here. But I knew as far back as the first game of the year when we beat a good Freedom team that we could have something special.