Good Luck!

By y C CHHRRIIS S M MAASSSSE E cmasse@sungazette.com

Hughesville came a long way last fall, winning five games, reaching the District 4 Class AA semifinals and capturing its first playoff victory since 2015.

Looking at the big picture, Hughesville did something even more powerful. The Spartans created belief. After winning four games the previous four seasons combined, Hughesville came in from the cold and felt the glow of victory. While doing so, the Spartans cleared a mental hurdle, gained confidence and created optimism entering 2023.

A strong core is back from last season and Hughesville is eager to keep progressing as it tries producing the program’s first winning season in eight years.

“A lot of the kids are starting to buy into the program. They’re seeing that we can win games and the weight room has finally been full this year,” Hughesville coach Howard Rainey said. “We always had the regulars in there but now all the guys are lifting and that shows their excitement.”

The players are not the only ones excited. Rainey said he and his staff are as eager to start the season as when they took over two years ago. They know Hughesville laid an important brick in a winning foundation last season and are eager to keep building.