TUSCOLA —One year ago, a Jim Ned team that would eventually finish 8-4, struggled out of the gate with an 0-3 start, missing several starters due to injuries. 

A year later, that difficult stretch is paying some dividends in the form of uncommon depth and experience. 

Entering 2023 Jim Ned not only brings back eight offensive and seven defensive starters, but 23 letterman from last year’s club which went two rounds deep in the Class 3A DI playoffs. Further, the Indians are expected to suit up as many as 38 varsity players in what is looking like a season of promise.