I tried to instill this week that if you can place in the top four at this tournament, you can place in the top six at states. It's that high a level here.

Going into the tournament, we recognized the considerable parity of the top four teams in the conference. So, we looked at it in terms of if we do really well, we could take the whole thing. And on the other hand, if we do really poorly, we could be fourth.

I could not be happier with the way things turned out here. We're sending two hard-working guys to the finals, and the guys who are in consolations have given everything they have here.

People have been asking our guys to compete in these tournaments. I think the program has a reputation.

(The outlook) is fantastic. After this, we know that placing at states is a goal that's within reach.

I have to look at Jesuit right now as the favorites if I had to pick one. They'll be a good test.