The Classic shapes up to be even more competitive than last year. Hall, Mills and Central will feature some of the best players from Pulaski County.

This hasn't been one of the kindest places for us but I thought we kept our composure. I think it was important for us to come in here and get a road win against a team that's trying to get the fourth seed. I think the magic number to get to the state tournament is nine and that is one of our goals.

These guys, I?m not kidding ? they?re really focused. They?re not just happy about making the tournament. They actually want to play for this (conference) championship.

For the first time this year, our interior defense broke down. That's an indication that you are a little shook. You quit doing things that got you there.

He can cause us some problems on the defensive end of the floor. I?m not surprised with his last two games. He can shoot, he can penetrate and he can create his own shot.

I don't think there is any advantage of playing them a second time. Fayetteville is a hard place to play for any team.

I don't think I have ever seen him jump that high before.

His biggest improvement this season has been his judgment with the basketball. He's not forcing passes or the offense.

I?m not too good at math but I think (the win) pretty much guarantees us going to state. That?s the only good thing I see from tonight other than the win.

I'm kind of in shock; I don't know what to say. By far, the biggest win of the year. To talk about taking the big step to Little Rock, we took a big step tonight. These kids want to go to that state tournament.