Defensive Quotes

Zach has developed the ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim. He's really matured into a good player offensively. Defensively, he's getting better and better. - Scott Trost

You've really got to tip your hat to Forest - they probably swing the bat as well as anybody I've seen in several years. We made some big plays early on . . . but (Forest) made all the defensive plays and put the ball in play. (For us) it's back to the drawing board. - Ed McPadden

You've just got to make the play. Whether it's a rebound, a defensive play, a field goal, you've to got make it. There's no magic wand, you've just got to make it. - Jim Wooldridge

You've got to give them credit. They're a good defensive team, and their length does make a difference, but most of the turnovers I felt like were unforced. - Jeff Beers

You've got to give them credit defensively, but we just weren't really strong with the basketball. There were three or four times where they just took it from our hands. We were just careless, and you can't have those things against a quality team. - Kreg Klaver

You've got to be careful when he's on the ice. He's so fast and strong. That was the key. You have to play so well defensively. All five guys, not only one or two guys. - Aki Berg

You've got to account for him. At least you have to put your best defensive back where he is. - Chuck Schwanekamp

You're up 31-15, that sucker should be over, and then we give up a 10-0 run. That's all we talked about at halftime, was picking it up defensively. - Keith West

You're prepared for defensive pressure and being pressed, and that's a big part of the game. It's really two different styles of play, but our district prepares you well for the postseason. - Mike Tallon