The Lake Wales Highlander football team is always given a pep-talk before a Friday night game by both Coach Shafer and the team Chaplain Scott Markley. Some inspiring words were given before the strong showing and victory by the Highlanders over rival Bartow last Friday evening.

The team chaplain prays for the team, reads a relevant passage scripture, and gives an encouraging word to the team that is designed to focus both their heart and their mind for the upcoming game. First Baptist Church Pastor Scott Markley serves in this role.