COLUMN: The Lady Vikings are making noise this season

Key Highlights

• 27 and tied for first place in the East Region of the Northwest Athletic Conference with Walla Walla Community College.
• In the last few seasons, head coach Preston Wilks and the Vikings have gradually brought this program to a winning level.
• Last season, they finished 23-7 with an appearance in the postseason. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith the exception of summer, most of my time as a sports reporter is spent following the talented high school teams and programs across the Basin.
• However, I was excited by the opportunity to cover local college athletics as fall began. Back in November, I had the opportunity to preview the women's basketball team and the upcoming season.
• Wilks expressed his excitement about the players he had coming into this season and their focus on creating a familial bond across the team. It's noticeable across the team that everyone has bought into the vision Wilks has set for the BBCC women's basketball this season.