INDEPENDENCE - The Independence Tigers are hoping to turn the page on a rough season in 2013 and take strides in the right direction this fall. 

The Tigers were 1-9 last season, but this year they have 14 returning starters, including four on the offensive line and the entire defensive line. 

Head coach Keith Carona says the Tigers have a chance to be a very physical team this year in district 8-3A, as long as they can stay healthy.