HASKELL — Mitch McLemore is no stranger to turnaround projects. Each of his first three head coaching stops saw him tackle such undertakings.

And after turning around programs at Junction and Petrolia around a tough two-year stint at Big Spring, the former Stamford assistant will try to get the Haskell Indians back on track this fall.

With 16 lettermen back from last year’s 2-8 squad, McLemore will have some talent to work with. But he views existing community pride and program culture as his greatest assets as he works to lead the Indians to their first winning season since 2015.