Coach Jason Botos readily acknowledges that his first year as head coach of the Hamlin Pied Pipers could present “a challenge,” given that a good portion of his principal players will be sophomores in 2023.

But, as Botos sees it, there’s plenty of glass-half-full promise for the squad, which is already showing in preseason workouts that it is willing to work hard, has decent depth and won’t back down from competition.