The Scott Skyhawks have had their fair share of unlucky situations, but somethings may be changing for them soon. Over the past four years, the Skyhawks have had three different head coaches since the leaving of Shane Griffith in 2016. After a long time away, he is back at the helm. “There was no other choice but to come back home, I had been away for longer than I expected, and the drive was still there when they offered for me to come back,” said Shane Giffith. He had left his position due to being offered an administrative job among another school and was just a better decision for him and his family. Ever since his absence, the Skyhawks have won only six games in the last four years. When asked what he thought of the team’s performance with other coaches, Griffith did not hold back. “Of course, I came to some home games when I could, and it would pain me to be a spectator. There were so many ideas going through my head as if I were still the coach, but I could not do anything about it. Now that has changed, and it is time for things to be ran the way they should have been.”
Shane Griffith was the gold standard when it came to coaching football. He was on a 17-year run with the Skyhawks before leaving, and every year football season rolled around in Madison, you knew it was going to be a good year with “Coach Griff” around. “I already feel good for what’s coming this season. Our summer minicamp went really well, and it seems like we have a lot of young guys who want to play some ball.” – Griffith when asked how his team looks so far. “Without a doubt I am excited to be back in my hometown where I belong, and I can feel that with the community as well. All in all, it has been a great transition back.” The Skyhawks have just wrapped up their summer practices for this year and are back in the weight room prepping for the start this fall.
“On August 27th, that’s when people will realize that the Scott Skyhawks are back, and I can’t wait.” The Skyhawks matchup with their usual season opener, Herbert Hoover in a Cardinal Conference showdown.
Tanner Halstead 