It was the most physical game I've played in since the sectional championship against Linden (last year). There were elbows everywhere. I'm just beat up.

This was very important. From now on, every game has to be played like it's a championship. Every game. ... It feels good to get back on the winning track.

My junior year, we played Fort Thomas in the championship game, and that was a lot of fun. I really enjoy the tournament even more now. Even if I wasn't coaching in it, I'd be there watching it.

They've played a lot of big ballgames, and until somebody beats them, they are the sectional champions from last year.

I'm kind of in awe. I had to remind myself that it wasn't over. Definitely a sectional championship was our goal because we hadn't won one in so long. First we had to get past Tuesday, then Friday, then Saturday. ... Now our next goal is to get past Saturday morning.

Last year, dealing with the championship game and the 15-1 season and all the hype and everything that went with it has definitely helped him deal with what's going on now. He feels and looks like a six- or seven-year guy.