They should be better than last year, but I don't think they'll be back up to typical Handley form. A lot of youth on that team, including in the coaching staff from what I've heard. They could always surprise. I don't think anyone had Millbrook beating LCA 65-18 in the playoffs last year after all. They have a lot of winnable games on their schedule.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Winchester cut middle school sports for a few years, and has now brought them back? If that's the case then the guys coming up will be a lot more prepared for high school games.