One of Tony Crough’s biggest challenges when taking over as football coach at Hays High was to increase numbers. It appears that he has accomplished that in only two years. 93 players showed up for the Indians first practice Monday afternoon.

The Indians, who finished 3-6 in Crough’s first season in 2018, open with three of their first four games at Lewis Field.

They players will be introduced at the Maroon & Gold Kickoff Classic this Friday at Lewis Field. The Indians will not be scrimmaging this year, instead they will participate in a preseason jamboree next weekend.