Quotes by Dave Hollenbeck

“I thought it was good for our kids to come out with the intensity they showed. We got in the passing lanes, and obviously, our size was a factor. The kids want to play well in front of some of the former Gaels.”

“The Hill City kids played hard and fought.”

“After taking the press off we just want to get in the passing lanes and play good half-court defense. Were trying to pride ourselves on getting big stops in key situations. In practice this week, we worked on the communication side of defense and I thought it showed.”

“Zach Finley really had a big game for us tonight. It was good to see because he was due for a breakout-type of game.”

“I was happy with the way the guys played tonight, they played hard, and I thought we defended well at times.”

“I was pleased with how the guys executed in the first and third quarters especially. We showed a lot of intensity, especially on the defensive end, and that was the difference for us tonight.”

“Obviously I was pleased with how the guys came out and played. Its one game at a time for us and the first ones done.”

“A lot of people have made light of it, but I thought we played a good schedule. Out here in the Black Hills Conference and Region 8, there are a lot of good coaches that weve had to face. They all had their teams playing hard.”

“This time around, I think our kids are a little bit more mature, a little bit bigger and stronger. With the level of leadership we have, I expect us to be more relaxed.”

“Colby never really did get his stroke going like he did last year. I told my assistant coaches that one of these nights hes going to go off. He picked a good time.”