What is happening at the Football Field???
Posted by kmedlin on August 31, 2007
What is happening at the Football Field???
Tonight we are hosting our opening game vs. the Central Bulldogs. Coach Wickwar has amassed the largest team in the last several years. Ironman football played in the old days causing everyone to play both ways will not win big games in the COC. The greater numbers clearly show that interest is growing in the program. I wish the coaches and the players the best as they take the field tonight.
Last year Willard was forced to play its home football games at MSU. The decision was made to demolish the old stadium due to safety concerns and cost associated with fixing the old facility. The board of education and administration made the decision that it was time to update the facility. Little had been done to improve the facility other than a new track surface in decades. During the past two years the complex has received the following upgrades:
- New lights
- New scoreboard (Thanks to Coke and the WHS booster club)
- New grass and irrigation system
- New flag pole (Thanks to Morelock Ross for the donation)
- New bleachers / press box (Seating for 2,350 spectators)
- New sound system
- New Goal Posts (Thanks to Booster Club)
- New Restroom (unfinished)
- New Concession Stand (unfinished)
- New entry (unfinished)
The district is currently constructing an entrance that will include a large restroom and concession stand. Our hope was to have these elements complete however we were forced to bid the project two times and appeal to Greene County. Within a few months we hope to go out on bid for the last component which is a new athletic locker room. Some patrons have asked if we were spending too much on football. My response is that when it is time to do something …. lets do it right. I believe this will be a facility that we can be proud of for many many years. This complex will affect 80+ HS Football players, over 100+ Jr. High Football Players, 240 Band Members, 30+Cheerleaders, 15+Tigeretts, 100+ Track Athletes, etc… The facility will also offer the option of an outdoor Graduation Ceremony. This facility will be an integral part of the education of Willard children for many years to come. If you ask me, it is money well spent!!!
Have a great weekend!
Kent
