In 2023, a late arrival to Mineral Wells had coach Cody Worrell and the new members of his staff scrambling to get a group of players they weren’t particularly familiar with moving in the same direction.

The result was a promising but ultimately losing campaign that saw the Rams finish 4-6 and miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

This year, with a full offseason under their belt and a better understanding of both the schemes and expectations within the program, the Mineral Wells coaches and players are hoping for a more successful run in Worrell’s second season.