Kevin E. Schmidt/QUAD-CITY TIMES — North Scott High School students protest staff reductions that affect their teachers.
Nick Loomis/QUAD-CITY TIMES North Scott's Clay Baker scored three touchdowns and rushed for 126 yards in the Lancers' opener.
Kevin E. Schmidt/QUAD-CITY TIMES Jenna Higgins placed second in the open 100-meter at last weekend’s Drake Relays. She is just a freshman.
Jeff Cook/QUAD-CITY TIMES Bettendorf's Michael Thompson loses control of the ball while North Scott's Adam Netwal defends during the Bulldogs' 42-32 victory.
North Scott brings a Class 3A-best .365 batting average into the state tournament, and center fielder Mindy Heidgerken leads the Lancers with a .475 average. (John Schultz/ Quad-City Times)
North Scott’s Travis Anderson returns the opening kickoff 87 yards before getting tackled at the 7-yard line. Anderson caught first-half touchdown passes of 34, 54 and 35 yards in the 42-6 victory. (John Schultz/ Quad-City Times)
North Scott's Adam Murphy celebrates after the Lancers recovered an onside kick during Thursday's win over Central. (John Schultz/ Quad-City Times)
Dennis Rucker of LeClaire, Iowa, has been named interim superintendent of the North Scott School District. Most recently, Rucker led the Bethalto Community School District in Bethalto, Ill. (Contributed photo)
Bettendorf running back Joey Trizzino in action during the game against North Scott at Bettendorf High School, Friday, September 25, 2009. (Crista Chapman/QUAD-CITY TIMES)
North Scott running back Aaron Huber is brought down by Bettendorf's defense during play at Bettendorf High School, Friday, September 25, 2009. (Crista Chapman/QUAD-CITY TIMES)
Bettendorf running back Chris Sanders breaks away from North Scott's defense during play at Bettendorf High School, Friday, September 25, 2009. (Crista Chapman/QUAD-CITY TIMES)
Jeff Cook/QUAD-CITY TIMES North Scott teacher Jennifer Wikan, whose husband Colin could lose his job, speaks to the North Scott school board Monday about its plans to eliminate teaching positions.
North Scott softball coach Dennis Johnson closes in 1,000 wins for a career.
North Scott's Billy Dittmer is congratulated by teammate Aaron Huber during the fourth inning of the Lancers' win over Bettendorf. (John Schultz/Quad-City Times)
North Scott's Tyler Durant makes a running catch during the fourth inning of the Lancers' win over Bettendorf on Friday. (John Schultz/Quad-City Times)
North Scott's Tyler Durant makes a running catch during the fourth inning of the Lancers' win over Bettendorf on Friday. (John Schultz/Quad-City Times)
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