The Gibraltar Vikings boys' basketball team hopes the 2023-2024 season ends with at least a third straight appearance in the sectional final when they open their campaign against Gillett on Monday.

The Vikings lost several key pieces to graduation last season, including Jake Schar and Will Friedenfels, who were 1-2 and scoring and rebounding last year. Braden Sitte is the top returning player after averaging over nine points a game during his junior season. The Vikings finished 13-15 in Travis Ward's first season as head coach, losing to Newman Catholic 66-54 in the WIAA Sectional Final.

The Tigers are also kicking off their season on Monday after going 17-10 last season and falling to Three Lakes in the WIAA Regional Final. Jesse DeBauch is the team's do-it-all player, leading the team in scoring (17.5 ppg) and in the top two in rebounding and assists last year.

Tip off is set for 7 p.m.