In and out of practice, the Skyline football team is always working hard to win more games each year and get to the top.
“We are always putting pressure on the kids,” says Skyline Varsity Football Coach Broderick Smith. “We want them to be in the mood to be there, playing in each game; they want to have to be there to support their team.”
Smith goes to the film room with the team 1-2 times a week during the season, to watch what they can improve on for future games.
The football players also plan extra workouts outside of practice. “I go to the fields with my friends because it makes the bond stronger between teammates,” says Noah Scherer (‘26). “Hanging out and just being around [the team] is awesome.”
Players focus on trying to become a better D-Line, kicker, and quarterback. They gain more strength and agility by working on conditioning and going to the lifting room. “[Something we can do is] improve as a team,” said center Zach Huber (‘26).
Mason Stagner (‘26) was one of this season’s varsity players and has been playing football for two years. He was the D-line (defense) center on the varsity team, which is crucial for the team. Their strength helps the team to surpass the opponent. “My goal is to improve on the plays,” said Stagner. “On the run, all the players play a very important key role.”
This year, Skyline won their first game of the season against University Prep Science and Math with a final score of 19-14. This was the second victory they have won in the past four years. In the prior eight years, the football team lost a lot of games with low scores.
The confidence that each player has makes an impact on the group as a whole. Working together as a group helps them to meet their goals to grow as a team. “[As a team, we can have] better execution on defense and offense,” says Traci Lincoln (‘25).
Each player has the chance to play at a high level, no matter if you’re 16, 18, or 14. “We still treat each other the same way whether you’re a freshman or a senior,” says Scherer. The team plans to continue to show what they can do and will do. “Our goals are to have a winning season and change the narrative at Skyline,” Scherer states.
