Thank the Lord our staff knows to look at small town guys...

Luke Talich of Cody Wyoming just might be this team's MVP, and was last night among a number of candidates IMHO. Also, another that is likely to achieve the same climb someday is Ian Premer from Great Bend, Ks. For those who don't know, Great Bend is 20 min. south of Claflin...the home of hoops legend, NCAA career scoring leader (at her time), and the fourth pick in the WNBA draft, Jackie Stiles. Both Cody and Great Bend are very rural but very vibrant and active communities. They also obviously have nourished the growth and development, both athletically and academically, of some pretty talented and special youngsters. Having been to both places in my well travelled 8 decades of life, these young people hold a special place in my heart for all they have, and hopefully will, achieve in following their passions and dreams. Go Irish!!!