In the second half I felt we guarded pretty close to as good as we can. I knew we could guard them.

I really think our kids did a good job of being aggressive. I thought we went inside and went back out a lot.

I knew that we could play off of them, and give them a little cushion, but still get a hand in their face if they shot the ball.

I'm surprised he had that many. Nothing comes easy when Bryan guards you.

Not only did J.R. make shots, our kids gave him opportunities to make shots.

It's as tough a three-game stretch as we'll play this season. We'll know more about our strength after those games.

There have been games this season when we've played 12 people. We've never had that luxury.

Reed has solidified things. He handles the ball. He gives us some strength and some athleticism.

Pleasant Hill, 8-2, is coming off a 54-51 win against Grain Valley (ranked in Class 4). Warrensburg had lost only to Cameron in seven games entering Thursday night (against Sedalia Smith-Cotton). The Webb City game is our Southwest Conference opener.

J.R. has such a quick release, it doesn't have to be a situation where he gets that open.