The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first read more

The learning curve compared to last year, where we installed a new system and a new defense in the first three weeks, isn't as steep this season. Now that we've had a year to work with the kids, I think we can build on our success.

It's important to come prepared. Particularly during night digs, we also ask people to keep a close eye on young read more

It's important to come prepared. Particularly during night digs, we also ask people to keep a close eye on young children.

The third quarter really hurt us. They had been playing us full-court man the entire game, but we went through read more

The third quarter really hurt us. They had been playing us full-court man the entire game, but we went through a couple of minutes in that period where Oakland got even more aggressive; we just couldn't hang on to the ball and they were able to score off it.

There is no trend as of yet, because most people aren't really back yet.

There is no trend as of yet, because most people aren't really back yet.

I culled the cream of the crop.

I culled the cream of the crop.

I try to leave out the parts that people skip.

I try to leave out the parts that people skip.

After it's all said and done, we usually have a couple thousand left, and we donate that to the Anacortes read more

After it's all said and done, we usually have a couple thousand left, and we donate that to the Anacortes Boys and Girls Club.

When you lose, it shouldn't knock you down to the point you can't rebound. This was a whole new match read more

When you lose, it shouldn't knock you down to the point you can't rebound. This was a whole new match and a whole new opponent.

The two Britons ... never made contact with the [International Solidarity Movement], never registered to join us and never attended read more

The two Britons ... never made contact with the [International Solidarity Movement], never registered to join us and never attended our mandatory training and orientation. There is in fact no connection to be made.