Scott  High  School

The Scott High Highlanders faced a tough setback Friday night, falling 41–14 to district rival McMinn Central High School. After opening the season strong, this marked the Highlanders’ first loss of the year.

The Scott High School Marching Highlanders delivered a strong performance on Saturday, September 20, at the Clinch River Classic band competition. The group represented the Highlander Nation with pride for their precision and spirit. A special highlight of the day came from Color Guard Captain Emmaleigh Sage Wood, who captured 1st place in the Class 2A Color Guard division, showcasing her leadership and talent on the field.

The SHS Little Highlander Cheerleaders had the largest attendance to date for their annual cheer camp! There were over 100 cheerleaders in attendance this year! The Little Highlanders rocked their “9 to 5” performance during the halftime of the Scott High vs. Austin East football game. They must have been good luck because they cheered the Highlanders on to a victory against the Roadrunners which was the first one in over twenty years!

The Scott High Highlanders snapped a 28-year drought against Austin-East with a decisive 42–6 victory Friday night, improving to 3–0 on the season. The defense set the tone, highlighted by Player of the Game Micah Boles, who recorded two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and multiple key pass break-ups. In the trenches, Jayden Parra earned Lineman of the Game honors for a crucial block that helped set up an early touchdown drive. Pregame festivities honored childhood cancer fighters Emma Hughett and Jolee Manis, while halftime featured a spirited performance from the Little Cheer Highlanders.

The Scott High Highlanders rolled to a 34-0 shutout win over Monterey High School on Friday night, moving to 2-0 on the season. It was a total team effort, led by standout performances from Gage Privett (Player of the Game), Caleb Bell (Lineman of the Game), and Jaigen Morgan (Scholar-Athlete). The Highlanders' offense surged while the defense held strong, keeping Monterey scoreless. Scott High now sets its sights on next week's matchup against Austin-East.

Scott High FFA students recently gained hands-on forestry experience at the 4-H Forestry Judging Competition at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge, where they practiced tree identification, land management, and teamwork skills.