Quotes by Gordy Presnell

“They turned it up a notch, and we just couldnt get there. Our kids played hard, but theyre very talented. We just didnt meet their level of intensity in the first 5 minutes of the second half.”

“They played behind Michelle, so we went to her.”

“There were a couple things that kept her from starting. Mostly it was injuries. It was that and trying to get a rotation down. Sometimes we have a lull where we cant score, and its nice to get a scorer in there. Shes really as starter. Weve had to shorten her game a little bit to get her in there, but shes a very good player.”

“The first time I saw her play I could tell shes a player to help build around. I knew even before the first exhibition that she could shoot by watching her shoot at practice. Shes really got a textbook shot, and it makes things easier.”

“I think were pretty resilient. And I think our kids are all fighters. We could have been down and out a number of times this year. But we have a lot of fight. Other than our game at Fresno State, we havent been blown out all year. Thats a tribute to the work and fight of this team. Its pretty good for a team that many thought wouldnt five games.”

“We fatigued a little bit and didnt execute. Against a team like that, weve got to play perfect basketball. You have to make free throws and cant have any unforced errors.”

“Shes had a really good season. Its really been a breakout season. Shes battled injuries all season, but shes a pure shooter and shes made it a good year.”

“Shes deserving of it. She had a pretty good year. Were happy for her because any award is really a team award.”

“I told the team theres no way theyre going to shoot like that the whole game and to keep their poise.”

“Shell work her tail off and shell get better. Shes had some hard knocks this year and had some pretty easy times, too. Hopefully, shell grow from that.”