The Saint Andrew's Scots are preparing for the 2026 fall football season with a clear objective: winning a state championship. Last season, the team finished with a 10-2 record and captured the district title, but their playoff run ended in disappointment during the second round. That early exit has motivated the program to pursue bigger goals this year.
The Scots are banking on continuity and experience to help them reach new heights. Head coach Jimmy Robertson noted that most of the team's seniors are four-year players who came through the middle school program, giving them deep familiarity with how the program operates. Robertson expressed confidence that the senior class has already experienced significant success during their time with the team and that their final year could represent the best season in program history. With these veteran leaders in place, the Scots believe they have the foundation to make a deeper postseason run.
To compete at a higher level, Saint Andrew's deliberately scheduled more challenging opponents for the 2026 season. Senior Jack Williams explained that the program wanted to elevate itself by testing themselves against stronger teams, which also helps attract new talent to the program. Senior Jack Whelche emphasized that success for this team comes down to one measure: playoff advancement. While going undefeated in the regular season would be nice, Whelche said an undefeated record means nothing if the team keeps losing in the second round of the playoffs. The focus remains on progressing further in the postseason tournament.
The team is using summer workouts as fuel for their championship aspirations. The daily grind of training serves as a constant reminder of what they are working toward. Senior Edmyer St. Jean noted that the accumulation of hard work each day gives the team something to look forward to, with the hope that this extra effort translates into improved results when the season begins. By breaking their current record and advancing past their second-round plateau, the Scots believe they can accomplish their ultimate goal of a state title run.