Bales began the season with cheap Mut 22 coins a 72-30 record in the last two seasons, with last season's 22-4 (9-0 in the Mid Eastern Conference) mark being his best yet. The Vikings have lost two key players with the departure of Mallory Cross and Abby Thornburgh of that team, however, so Bales' team was assigned this season to replace their 14.5 scores, 6.8 rebounding and 5.4 assist per game.

However, Blue River still has senior center Ally Madden, one of the best inside players in the region and sharpshooting junior Maci Chamberlin, as well as a strong the depth they have around them to make another tournament run.

Though four consecutive sectional championships will set a school record, the Vikings still have an extended way to go towards being a real postseason potential contender.

"I am not sure because we're still growing. I'm hoping we'll be an elite team capable of doing this. I don't believe that we're quite there yet," Bales said of the possibility of winning one of the sectional championships. "We've to figure out how effectively defend ... make sure not to commit the mistakes that aren't forced. So we've got some growing to be done, and definitely (a Sectional Title) is where we'd like to finish."

Although four Madden 22 coins consecutive sectional titles would be a record-breaking streak for the school and set a new record, the Vikings have a long way to go toward being a definite postseason team.