Playing in one of the state’s toughest Class 2A Division I districts with limited numbers, the Winters Blizzards will have their work cut out for them if they hope to reach the playoffs in 2023.

But with the bulk of his talent back from last year’s 1-9 team, coach Matt McCarty is hoping for noticeable improvement this fall.

WHS returns 16 of its 20 letterman from last year’s squad, including eight offensive and nine defensive starters. And it’s that experience that has a Blizzards squad still light on size and depth optimistic heading into the season.