Here's a look at three Bloomington area girls basketball programs all facing different challenges as the 2025-26 season gets under way.

Owen Valley

HEAD COACH: Trace Temples, 117-107 in 10th year. LAST SEASON: 16-9, 7-3 WIC. Huge 10-win improvement last year with the addition of a strong freshman class that ended in a run to the sectional title game.

KEY RETURNING PLAYERS : Aubrey Sparks, So. G (20.7 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.1 spg); Hannah Bixler, Jr. G (10.4 ppg, 2.8 ppg); Elizabeth Hogan, Sr. G (1.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.3 spg); Mallory Owen, Sr. F (5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.2 spg, 23 blocks); Lilly Miller, So. G (5.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg); Cami King, Sr. G (1.7 ppg).

OUTLOOK: With six of its top eight players back, Owen Valley is looking to take another big step forward after last year's tu

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