BRADY — It’s rare that a 2-8 season represents progress, but that was the case for Brady in 2018. Coming off a winless campaign the year prior, the Bulldogs found themselves in position to make the playoffs in their final game of the season last year.

With the bulk of its talent back from that team, including eight offensive and nine defensive starters among 16 returning lettermen, Brady is hoping to take the next step this fall. And for third-year coach Shay Easterwood, a BHS grad himself, that means returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.