RANDOLPH Between the lines, the key to Morristown's 47-23 win over Jefferson in Friday night's Morris County Tournament final was its dogged defense.

But if you ask head coach Jim Pisciotti, the reason's for his team's success extend far beyond the Xs and Os they put ondisplay at the County College of Morris.

"The season has not been long for us," Pisciotti said. "We still compete in practice, we still watch our film, we still have fun together. When you say, 'What's the biggest thing?' We enjoy each other's company, the kids do. And it's just a product of their hard work."

That simple fact has helped breed a culture within the Morristown squad no player ever walks off the court thinking she should have had more touches, more shots, more minutes.

Instead, the Colonials focus on a basic tenet of the game: teamwork.

"As good as we are individually, we're better together," Pisciotti said. "I guess that's the best compliment I could give them. When you look at us individually, we're pretty good but when you put us together, suddenly we're better. That just goes to their chemistry."

So far, it's worked to perfection after all Morristown has already taken its conference and county titles.

Now, attention turns toward theNorth 1, Group 4 title chase. Butwhatever happens, the Colonials know they've already foundsomething special this season.

"Honestly, it's the best group of girls I could ask for," senior Elizabeth Strambi said. "It's not only the basketball off the court, we're all going over to one girl's house. These are my best friends."

Matt Stypulkoski may be reached at mstypulkoski@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @M_Stypulkoski. Like NJ.com High School Sports on Facebook.

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