For that to happen, a few pieces will need to fall into place by the time district play rolls around. At the top of that list: The quarterback position, where Jim Ned must find away to replace Gray Beasley, who has graduated and moved on to Hardin-Simmons University.
A retooled offensive line jelling by midseason will be vital as well. But second-year coach Johnathon McClure has his system established, so things should begin to run more efficiently.