With our talent level, against an Edwardsville we'd have to play a near-perfect game to win. We fit in pretty well with schools our size, but I think our kids understand the importance of playing against really good competition.

I feel it's nice to have a broad spectrum of talent.

It really depends on the talent and determination of the athlete. If you have someone who starts and 8 or 7 years old, you could see someone ski the K-90 within four years.

Obviously he's a very good player, an NBA talent.

You can just get up there and play, and are accepted. It's exceptional. There is so much talent, and a great fan base that really knows and appreciates so many different types of music. And the bands and fans all support each other. It really is like a big family.

I'd like to play here. They have got so much young talent that they are going to be a good team.