Jeff Ackermann

You look at them (Laurel Highlands) and I think this may be the furthest they've gone. I look up and read more

You look at them (Laurel Highlands) and I think this may be the furthest they've gone. I look up and down my bench and see a lot of guys who have had gold medals around their necks. That's a big advantage in a game like this.

I expected them to drive to the hoop. I think it might have been one of those instances where they read more

I expected them to drive to the hoop. I think it might have been one of those instances where they were young kids and they have not been here before and they tensed up a little and took those 3-pointers. But, you look at that team and they are so well coached. My guys didn't mind being on defense at the end and I think they were confident and comfortable because they had been in that situation before. The experience of being in the championship game before definitely paid off for us.

We went into the game with the plan to pressure their guards as much as anyone we played all year. read more

We went into the game with the plan to pressure their guards as much as anyone we played all year. We did that, and then on offense, our size took over. We got an eight-point lead and got into our half-court stuff and ran our offense through our big guys.

(Brian's) the best sophomore I've ever coached. He's got tremendous skills. He has true mark of a Division I player. read more

(Brian's) the best sophomore I've ever coached. He's got tremendous skills. He has true mark of a Division I player. He can do things that you can't coach. He jumps out of the gym, he can shoot and handle, plus he's long and athletic. I'm glad I have him for two more years.

We didn't win the section this year, and, after that, we set this as our goal.

We didn't win the section this year, and, after that, we set this as our goal.