We haven't been able to put a full team on the floor in practice in two weeks. Maybe we play better when we're sick.

The four days to practice out here helped out, and the course is going to be play to our advantage because there are no trees. So it's going to get pretty windy, and that's all we play back in Kansas.

Unfortunately, I'm sure the word's going to get out that if you have a mobile quarterback you want to play him against us,

They (Maryville High School) have playing and practice venues all across the city. For example, baseball will play at Maryville College soccer at John Sevier School, so we're really just all over. It becomes a real logistical nightmare for one person.

Their big players made the plays when it counted and we didn't. Still, it is a tribute to the hard work of these girls that we finished as high as we did. When the season started, only a few believed we would come this far. We only played seven girls tonight, and they had some reserves that were able to rest some of the starters.

These girls have been a joy to coach. I hope we can continue for another couple of weeks.