Mike Helmer Quotations

She has the heart of a champion. She just refuses to lose.

She plays with the heart of a champion. She will do anything you ask.

I wasn't surprised. This group is so mentally tough, it's unbelievable. They came into this game believing they could win it.

What's great about these girls is they've bought into our system. All they ever talk about is defense. And today, that's what won it for us.

Even though we had a great year, we wouldn't have been happy with anything less than going back to state.

They have bought into the system so much. They have just continued to do everything they can to get better. They're such great kids. They're 4.0 students, they don't get into trouble, they go to class on time. And they just worked so hard.

I like to be everywhere early. And that had me a little freaked out. The girls were actually trying to calm me down.

Honestly, I just thank God we played well. Goddard -- you're telling me that's a 10-, 11-loss team?

I don't think a whole lot of people gave us a chance. When people talk about the top teams in 6A, our name is never mentioned.