After what seems like an eternal pre-season, the months from March to July seem to rock through pretty quickly.

So it is we find ourselves at the end of another Big V season.

We've put together a snapshot of how our teams did this season, starting with our Victorian Youth Championship teams, have a look at what's been and what might still be ahead:

VYC Women

Record: 3 Wins/19 Losses

In a nutshell: It was a tough season for the girls, but not without its positive moments. Even by Youth League standards, the Falcons took a young crew into the season, and they were more than competitive in enough games to show they have a future at this level.

What probably stings a bit is the gap between the girls and the top-end teams. The clubs with established teams and finals aspirations delivered a few beat downs to the Falcons over the season, but the girls stayed at it and kept putting the work in. That determination will bear fruit in the long run.

Best win of the season: The Falcons put together their best four-quarter effort for the season in Round 2. They were on the road at Hawthorn, a team who just missed finals, and were never headed in an impressively composed performance, winning by a comprehensive 18 points.

Good stuff: The two-guard front of Mikaela Miller and Samantha Landby ensured the Falcons always had scoring threats from the perimeter. Both finished the season with double-figure scoring averages and both enjoyed some very good games along the way.

Upside: The Falcons had eight current Falcons juniors hit the floor this season. The girls came from the 18.1, 18.2 and 16.1 VJBL teams. They weren’t just filling to roster either, they all had genuine roles and made meaningful contributions. When you consider the 18.1s this season came 9^th in Australia at the National Junior Classic, it’s clear to see a bright future emerging for the Youth Women’s program.

VYC Men

Record: 7 Wins/15 Losses

In a nutshell: The boys built a base this year to keep working from. The improvement through the year was evident as the wins increased from last year and they worked their way up the ladder. Wins were hard to come by early but began flowing late in the year, a sign that there are good things to come.

The Falcons showed an ability to protect the home floor, with five of their wins coming on the home deck at the Nest. There is a nice mix in the team with electric guards and solid big guys doing work in the middle.

Best win of the season: Ringwood ended up making it all the way through to the Grand Final, beating more fancied opposition in the finals on multiple occasions. That’s why it was so good to see the Falcons top them in their tracks in Round 9. It was an arm wrestle and went right down to the wire, but the three point win was well earned and a definite highlight.

Good stuff: Daniel Kinkela was a force for the Falcons all season long, finishing with an impressive double-double average. The Falcons have an established tradition of developing quality big guys in their program and Daniel looks to be another star in the making.

Upside: The guard rotation is in a good place moving forward. Time Liesting led an emerging backcourt with Matt Scammell, Sean Biernacki and Lachie Youden all showing heaps of potential. There’ll be a bit of college experience on the menu for a couple of these boys as well so the future is bright out on the perimeter for the Falcons.