Mitch McLemore’s first year as the Big Spring football coach came with its share of growing pains. Facing a difficult schedule with a young roster, the Steers finished 0-10, experiencing their second consecutive winless campaign and extending their losing streak to 25 games dating back to September of 2015.

With that pain now in the rear view, McLemore is ready to enjoy the growth in Year 2. And buoyed by the return of 20 lettermen, including six starters on both sides of the ball, the former Stamford assistant has full faith that better days lie ahead.