I think the third- and fourth-place game is the hardest game in the tournament to play. Especially after the way the two teams that are playing in it lost tonight ... It's who can come back on their feet, and it's going to be tough for us. We've got a locker room full of disappointed and sad kids.
Quotes about fourth-place (7 Quotes)
I don't look at Riverside as a fourth-place team. They're big and physical. They have a couple of guards who can shoot the basketball. We certainly have a lot of respect for them.
Unfortunately, I think we made the wrong choice on our race setup, and the Marlboro Team Penske car had a tremendous push in Turns 3 and 4. Those corners were my biggest problem. I could barely touch the throttle going through there. The team made front wing adjustments on both of our pits stops, but it didn't really help. All considering, I'm pretty happy with a fourth-place finish.
It would change their whole team. It would move them from a second- or third- or fourth-place team to one that could contend for a state title.
We didn't think we were a fourth-place team. For us to beat the first-place team in the West and the first-place team in the East shows the dedication and determination that we had.
If I get beat it will be by a better wrestler, not because I quit. I came in as a regional champion and he was a fourth-place finisher. I may not be the best, but I will always do my best. My mom and coach expected me to be here and I hope I have made them proud so far.
That was one of the best teams I've ever coached. To be a fourth-place league team and make it all the way to the state final is quite an accomplishment.