Heritage’s continues to fight for turf!

[BarneySox2007]

I must of read it a day late and didn't realize it was yesterday. The banks were closed for Juneteenth so I figured the meeting would have been today. Well at least one hurdle has been put behind, now it's time to find out who don't want to be re-elected on the next hurdle.

[Cactus Jack]

Grass is great, but resources need to be dedicated year round to properly maintain it, seeding, plugging, watering, cutting and between game’s maintenance to keep it right. Otherwise turf is better, after the up front expense to install the field and the 10 year surface replacement depending on wear.  I once asked a coach which he preferred and he said, “with the weather you have here, especially in November, turf, absolutely” so I wish Heritage and William Blount the best on getting turf.

[Indian]

Turf was installed here, not only did it help the high school program, but four middle school and high school soccer teams play on it. As a result, no lights, restrooms, extra bleachers and other expenses were needed for the adjacent field which is now just a soccer practice field. middle school and Youth football and other events also are held which made it tough on grass the last 20+ years. 

[FarmTeam]

Update on turf for HHS and WBHS schools. This has once again made it over all the local governmental hurdles and was passed last evening by the Blount Co board of commissioners w/ a vote of 14-2!  (Required #votes was 11.) Hopefully no more back door shenanigans so that construction can start right after football season. This project will include not only the football field, but also high jump, long jump, etc areas for track & field. (Actual track renovation is planned in a future phase, which will require separate & like process for approval.)

Grant Campbell was also recognized at last night’s mtg. He is a stud state champ high jumper, ranked 2nd in the WORLD right now in his age class. Probs a future Olympian. Due to lack of facilities at HHS, he had to practice at Maryville, which is a shame. Kudos to MHS admin &  track coach Nick White for allowing that student athlete to use their MHS facility to succeed on such a major accomplishment! Just goes to show that many coaches understand it’s all abt the kids, not just the uniform they wear.
 

It’s good to see this finally happening for BCS schools. 

[BarneySox2007]

Glad to see things moving towards getting this done. The only thing you have to keep in mind is Blount County can sometimes be trustworthy as a fart after eating a whole bag of beef and bean burritos from the Taco Bell.

[FootballFan888]

If the community will get their piss hot and get behind this, surely they can get it passed. 

[strongx]

2 hours ago, FootballFan888 said:

If the community will get their piss hot and get behind this, surely they can get it passed. 

Yep, they need some f’n fake grass!!

[highschoolfbfan777]

Mark Packer buddy Z.Nelson went to Heritage & trashes it regularly.He & his buddies were very good in the system before high school & were all going to go to Heritage & make them good.Instead he & the others were quitters yet bash the kids who didn't quit.He is a Central homer & needs to Shut up about Heritage

[theawesomebro]