As the only senior on a young Hico team, Ty Crawford will carry a lot of weight on his shoulders this fall.

But after helping the Tigers to a 5-6 record — their highest win total since 2017 — last year, the 5-foot-10, 235-pound defensive lineman feels well equipped to handle that load.

Crawford, who will also take on some fullback duties on offense this season, is ready to put his leadership skills to the test in 2022 and to try to help the HHS program maintain the progress it made in coach Todd Swearengin’s first year at the helm last season.