The state’s newest megastadium is
set to debut.
The battle for supremacy in Texas
high school football takes place each week on the field during the fall, but it
also occurs off the gridiron as programs vie to create the most lavish stadiums
possible.
And many are succeeding, including
Spring.
Spring ISD will unveil Planet Ford
Stadium for its first varsity game Thursday as Spring play’s Aldine Eisenhower
at 7 p.m.
In the following weeks, Dekaney
will play Aldine and Westfield will play Benjamin Davis at the stadium.
Then, on Nov. 12, a grand-opening
celebration is planned, featuring fireworks, former NFL players and
performances by all three high school bands, cheer and dance teams.
“We are extremely pleased to be
opening Planet Ford Stadium this football season so our players and fans can
see what an absolutely beautiful facility this is,” said Spring ISD
Superintendent Rodney E. Watson in a recent press release. “I know the entire
community has been anxiously awaiting for the opening date, so I’m hoping
everyone will come out to cheer our teams as they close out the regular
season.”
The new stadium features a
low-glare turf field with seating for 8,000 fans, a state-of-the-art video
scoreboard system and modern press box amenities.
Two special features of the project
include the Randall Reed Center, a community room for up to 300 guests with
options for catered meetings and events, and a memorial to honor the sacrifice
of area service members.
The stadium was made possible by
the district’s $330 million bond program.
