"We've definitely gotten a lot closer than when mut coins madden 22 she first came. She was a little shy initially but now, me and her laugh around. We have a connection in the courts," Madden said. "My sophomore year we did not have an (knockdown) shooter so the only way they stopped us was covering me in the post. That's why we fell in semi-state. The fact that we have Maci around can help immensely."

"It gives us an inside-out punch," Bales said. "Her speed is phenomenal ... she's able to see the floor very well and she's extremely unselfish."

The halfcourt offense runs through Madden. Bales The goal of Bales is to deliver the ball lower down so that she can either score or kick-out to shooters when defenses collapse. Madden has been executing a lot of quick swing passes in the process and has resulted in a career-high 2.5 assists for each game in the first three games.

"I appreciate (the extra responsability)," Madden said. "I am aware that I may not be able to get the team up and running so I'm thinking that when we achieve a quick start and also me being out there, it can aid in getting us motivated."

Madden's offensive partner is Chamberlin who's skill on the perimeter coincides perfectly with Madden's inner presence. Although Chamberlin is struggling with shooting the ball to start this year, she averaged 15.9 scoring per match last season, she hit 45% of her total shots and 72 triples , at a 41% clip.

Her passing may be her greatest contribution in the sense that while Blue River boasts in shooting it lacks in guard playmaking. Chamberlin's 3.2 assists per game in 2013 is now 4.3 per game to date this season. The protection she receives makes Madden as well as the other shooters on the team thrive.

"We've definitely grown closer to each other than when she first arrived. She was a little shy at first, but now me as well as her joke around. We've met when we play," Madden said. "My sophomore year we didn't really have an (knockdown) shooter, so the way they blocked us was to put me with the post. This is how we lost in semi-state. Being able to get Maci around helps a lot."

"It provides us with an inside-out punch," Bales said. "Her running is fantastic ... she sees the floor with such clarity and is extremely selfless."

Her body is put on the line in order to assist the team. She's scrappy, takes charges she chases loose balls, fights for rebounds and plays a tough defense. All of which often leaves her with cheap Madden nfl 22 coins an "daily" number of bumps and bruises, in the words of Bales.