Henderson State University Athletics

Scott Maxfield, who came to Arkadelphia from Blinn College in 2005, spent 18 seasons at the helm of Reddie Football and built what was then a cellar-dweller on the gridiron into a regional power. In his 19 years at Henderson State, Maxfield became the winningest coach in school history, amassing 134 victories, four conference championships, and four NCAA Division II Playoff appearances. He coached 171 All-Conference honorees, 71 All-Region selections, 30 All-Americans, and two Harlon Hill Trophy finalists during his time with the Reddies. A three-time Gulf South Conference and Great American Conference Coach of the Year, Maxfield closed his career with a head coaching record of 163-77 — which included a mark of 134-65 (.673) at Henderson State. He has the fourth-most wins of any college football coach in the history of the state of Arkansas at any level of competition. During Maxfield’s time in Arkadelphia, the Reddies won eight or more games in 10 different seasons, including three seasons with double digit victories in 2012, 2013, and 2015. Henderson State was particularly dominant in the Great American Conference and did not lose a road game in the league from 2011 until 2017. Additionally, Maxfield captured eight victories over arch-rival Ouachita Baptist during his career, tied with the legendary Sporty Carpenter for the most all-time.