2025 Season Recap: Francis Howell North Knights

The 2025 boys soccer season for the Francis Howell North Knights was a true rollercoaster—filled with big wins, tough losses, and steady growth against a demanding schedule. Finishing the year at 8–9–1, the Knights showed offensive firepower, flashes of defensive strength, and the ability to respond after setbacks.

Season Overview

Francis Howell North faced a challenging slate from the opening whistle and never backed down.

Final Record: 8–9–1

Key stretches of the season included:

• A strong bounce-back run in late September and early October

• A productive tournament showing at Kickapoo, including wins over Carthage and Kickapoo

• Competitive matches against conference and district rivals throughout the year

Goalkeeper Breakdown

The Knights used multiple goalkeepers across the season, with several stepping into key roles.

• Carson Howard

  • 915 minutes | 6–5–1 record

  • 3 shutouts, 1.49 GAA

  • 33 saves

• Noah Ridling

  • 242 minutes | 2–1 record

  • 1.32 GAA

Howard anchored the back line for most of the season, delivering multiple shutouts and keeping North competitive in close games.

Offensive Leaders

Francis Howell North’s attack was led by a strong mix of goal scorers and creators, making them dangerous on any given night.

• Ethan Scott – 14 goals, 5 assists (33 points), 3 GWG

  
  

  The clear offensive engine and go-to scorer in big moments.

• David Keen – 5 goals, 4 assists (14 points)

  
  

  A consistent contributor who impacted games in multiple ways.

• Wyatt Voelkerding – 2 goals, 9 assists (13 points)

  
  

  The team’s primary playmaker, creating chances throughout the season.

• Nathan Bitter – 4 goals (8 points)

• Chase Schulte – 3 goals, 2 assists (8 points), 1 GWG

• Dylan Rowat – 3 goals, 1 assist (7 points), 1 GWG

Additional contributions from Spencer Guthrie, Cameron Lee, Jaiden Shah, and Grayson Martin gave the Knights valuable depth.

Notable Results

• 7–0 win at Holt – largest win of the season

• Kickapoo Tournament:

  • Defeated Carthage (2–1)

  • Defeated Kickapoo (6–1)

• Conference wins over Francis Howell Central, Troy Buchanan, and St. Charles

• A hard-fought 2–2 draw vs Troy Buchanan late in the season

Season Takeaway

The 2025 campaign was one of learning and competitiveness for Francis Howell North. The Knights proved they could score with anyone, win games in bunches, and respond after losses. While consistency proved challenging at times, the pieces are clearly in place.

With a high-powered scorer like Ethan Scott, strong playmaking in the midfield, and valuable experience gained across the roster, the Knights’ 2025 season set a foundation that points toward growth and bigger results ahead.