We knew we could move the ball on them but we just couldn't hold on to it. In the first half we didn't come out in our base (defense) because we thought we had to adjust to what they were doing.

We just have to work a lot harder right now. We played good ball at the start of the season, but since the Hanford High game have struggled.

Our problem right now is putting the ball in play and playing defense.

I'm thrilled. I always believed this was a Chicago show. We did the very first reading here in 2003. It's perfect that we're now coming home.

We are very optimistic about this season. We have a lot of seniors back and we are very athletic and quick this year. We have a tough schedule and will be tested early on, but we could compete for a district championship and make a run at state. That's our goal.

Whether it takes two months or two weeks — whatever,