In 2023, Todd Swearengin led an experienced Hico team to its best season in almost a decade in his third year on campus.

The Tigers not only matched their best win total since 2014 with an 8-4 record, they also won their first playoff game since going 8-5 that same season.

This year, Swearengin and Co. are tasked with the mission of building on that performance with a team that will be relying much more heavily on varsity newcomers. But the now-fourth-year HHS mentor is excited for the opportunity to see where his program stands and if a roster comprised of 10 returning lettermen and call-ups from a 9-1 junior varsity team can keep the Tigers moving in a positive direction.