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Scott Maxwell, who is a coach and teacher, had everything turned upside down when he was diagnosed with lymphoma in spring of 2024. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects lymphocytes, white blood cells that are part of the lymphatic system. When lymphocytes develop abnormally and multiply out of control, lymphoma can occur. Lymphoma symptoms include swellings in the neck, collarbone, armpit, groin, or other parts of the body. Some swollen lymph nodes can press on organs and cause pain in the chest, coughing, breathlessness, or pain in the stomach area. Lymphoma is a very scary disease, however, Coach Maxwell has been incredibly strong.

 Coach Maxwell is a very loved teacher by fellow colleagues, students, and athletes. He is a very supportive person, as he guides football players on the field and off the field. In an interview from KHTS Radio, Coach Tyler Stiman, who also teaches with Coach Maxwell said in an interview how it’s hard not having him around: “It’s like not having a friend around…Without him I don’t have someone to decompress with, have lunch with and hang out with.” He then described how the entire school misses him and how amazing of a teacher he is. Not only is he missed in the classroom, but also on the gridiron. 

Head coach Jason Bornn said ever since Coach Maxwell joined the Saugus football staff, he has done nothing but a tremendous job and said how “he is the backbone of the coaching staff.” Coach Bornn definitely misses him being alongside on the field, but understands how life is much bigger than winning football games. Coach Stiman also elaborated and said how “[they] want to win games but it’s more about building connections with one another and growing as people.” Coaches at Saugus, players, and the entire Saugus community continue to check on Maxwell’s as he spends time in UCLA recovering. Coach Bornn described cancer as a “savage” that takes many lives and hurts people in many different ways. Coach Bornn then said how they “told [Maxwell] that there’s nothing you can ask for that [they would] say no to…whether it’s food or walking his dog [they’re] there for him.” 

Coach Bornn would like to spread a message for everyone reading this article: “For anyone that knows someone going through cancer, support them whether it’s a phone call or visiting… As well as that, look out for their family…”