Through five seasons at Falls City, Britt Hart knew nothing but success, charting a 58-12 overall record and four district championships during his stint there. 

Now, in his first season at Merkel, Hart is virtually starting from scratch — inheriting a team that finished 2-8 a year ago, with only 13 lettermen returning in 2020. 

Getting the ship righted will be his first challenge, after which there will be a considerable amount of work to be done before the Badgers can begin challenging for their first district championship since 2011.