[Squid]

The Squid of Steel thought the defensive effort was much better last night than it has been for the last three or four weeks. Screens were being set that jarred a couple of players, and some serious hustle was happening all over the floor. Part of that is (in my mind) attributable to the crowd being right on top of the floor, and some of that goes to the rivalry aspect of the game. In the end, it is all a result of the kids playing the game. Biggs had to be pleased with the effort.

I think that, with the remaining games, Ashland has to gaurd against getting a false positive in terms of success, as the toughest part of the schedule is now behind us. This was a tough week for the Cats, with three very solid opponents. It's good to end the week on a high note, but the real work starts in another couple of weeks.