The pregame speech Prophets-town girls basketball coach Don Robinson might give tonight before the Prophets’ sectional rematch with Aquin is one borne of personal experience.

Every Sunday, Robinson plays cards with his wife and mother-in-law. And, every Sunday, they take him to the cleaners. But yesterday, the longtime coach might have found the key to success in his weekly get-togethers – and it’s one which translates well to his team’s semifinal game at the Class 1A River Ridge Sectional.

“Those two women kick me every Sunday,” Robinson said, “but [this week], we played a short game with only six or seven hands … and I won! I may take that scorecard and use it in pregame.”