(Highland) made the adjustment - they just didn't hit them.

We're still as confident, as optimistic as we ever were. You know we hit a little stumbling block here, but I think it's going to be good for us because we can learn from it.

(Williams) played well, and he got it done for them. He hit all the big shots, got into the paint when he needed to, to find guys and get easy looks. He did a good job tonight.

If the word is to stay out of Highland, how do you get someone to come here?

We know all about what they have done and the amount of success they have been able to achieve. It is truly one of the top programs in the nation. They flew someone in on a private plane to watch us play Mineral Area. That should tell you they have a big-time program.

It's been a long time coming, but I think this group has proven they are one of the top teams in the nation and that they deserve to be there. We're going down with the idea of having a good time, but when it's game time, we need to be ready to play. With this group of kids, I have no doubt they will be ready.