After back-to-back 0-10 seasons in 2017 and 2018, the Highlanders rebounded to a 5-5 regular-season record in 2019, surprising the rest of the Liberty District, which did not expect the Highlanders to field such a competitive squad. The team, headed by McLean graduate John Scholla, concluded their season with a 17-7 win over the rival Langley Saxons, the first McLean victory over Langley since 2011. Other season highlights included an opening game win over Osbourn Park and a homecoming win over Wakefield, the first home win since the 2016 homecoming stunner.