In 14 years at Cross Plains, 12 of those as head coach, Daniel Purvis has seen all kinds of rosters. And at a school that has teetered on the enrollment line between 11- and six-man numbers over that span, many of those have been undersized compared to their district peers.

That won’t be an issue for the 2023 Buffaloes.

This year’s Cross Plains team will not only be big up front, where the average weight of their offensive line starters tops 240 pounds, it will be experienced as well. All five starters are back for the Buffaloes, who will have seniors at four of the five line spots, and Purvis and his offensive coordinator, Chad Barron, have every intention of taking advantage of that.