In 2021, a young Wall squad took its lumps in a tough Class 3A Division I district, finishing 5-5 in its first non-winning season since 2008. 

With most of its talent returning from that team a year older and more mature, the Hawks are expecting much bigger things in 2022.

In addition to returning 23 of 34 lettermen, including eight offensive and 10 defensive starters, Wall will have reinforcements from a 7-3 junior varsity squad. And after dropping down from Class 3A Division I to 3A DII at the most recent realignment, the Hawks’ playoff path will no longer include Brock, which has ended five of WHS’ last eight campaigns, including last season in the bi-district round.