The North Scott high school football team is preparing for its second season under head coach Tony Stewart, who guided the Lancers to the playoffs in his debut year and now looks to build on that foundation.
Senior quarterback Miller Haedt will return, bringing valuable experience that should help the younger roster adapt to varsity speed and maintain continuity on the field.
The program has embraced an identity built around playing with class, physicality and teamwork, a philosophy that coaches say defines the Lancers' style and sets the tone for daily practice.
Building on momentum
Seniors such as Bryce Stewart and AJ Huber note that the locker room has become a tight‑knit community, with regular gatherings that extend beyond the field and reinforce the team's camaraderie.
Their approach this year is deliberately incremental; the focus is on steady progress rather than immediate scoreboard triumphs, starting with a Friday night showdown against Xavier High School at 7 p.m.