Ryle, Campbell and Highlands only one concession stand where SK has 2 makes a huge difference if you ask me.

 

Wrong again. Highlands has two and a tent.

I know SK, Highlands and CovCath have 2 active concession stands. Newport has 2 as well, but they only leave 1 open most of the time. Any other stadiums have 2? Also, restrooms?

I don't like Highlands field and it has nothing to do with a dislike for the Birds. Still haven't been to new Campbell Co so can comment there. I do like what they have going on at scott. I enjoy covcath as well. SK is nice and definitely appreciate the older Dayton style field.

 

Just curious, why don't you like Highlands field/stadium?

For me the only down side for Highlands is parking.

For me the only down side for Highlands is parking.

 

I parked on the street behind the bleachers for the state semifinal this year. Good spot, not a long walk at all. I actually think that neighborhood parking is pretty cool. However, I can see why some wouldn't like it.

Some know of my dislike for the 9th region tourney at BOKC/BBT due to it lacking atmosphere and intimacy.

 

So..my favorite venue to watch a big game is Highlands. Love being on top of the action and the intimacy of the place.

 

Dixie just seems too far away from the action and the visitor's side is terrible. Ryle has a really nice overall setting. Conner's is solid but I could be biased and sentimental on that one. I like BW as well.

 

CCH is nice. Nice setting.

 

SK with both sides filled is a really nice atmosphere as well.

Some know of my dislike for the 9th region tourney at BOKC/BBT due to it lacking atmosphere and intimacy.

 

So..my favorite venue to watch a big game is Highlands. Love being on top of the action and the intimacy of the place.

 

Dixie just seems too far away from the action and the visitor's side is terrible. Ryle has a really nice overall setting. Conner's is solid but I could be biased and sentimental on that one. I like BW as well.

 

CCH is nice. Nice setting.

 

SK with both sides filled is a really nice atmosphere as well.

 

I wish SK would have bleachers in the South endzone for the students or band that would be pretty cool.

Only thing SK is missing is a new score board. Maybe the Deters family or Mike Zimmerman can help get one.

I actually always liked Holmes. It seemed like going back to 1920 to play a football game. School is beautiful, old field stone walls all around, sunken field. The field turf itself could use some work though.

I actually always liked Holmes. It seemed like going back to 1920 to play a football game. School is beautiful' date=' old field stone walls all around, sunken field. The field turf itself could use some work though.[/quote']

 

 

Agreed. Used to look really cool when the grass was better maintained.

OK here is my take:

Ryle, Dixie, Scott and other schools with regulation tracks put you to far from the field.

Dixie and Scott's are both very good looking stadiums but the away bleachers are absolutely useless and the corridor in the stands at Dixie is very narrow. If you sit at the end of the field away from the entrance it is chore to get to the concessions during halftime.

I like the entrance to the stadium above the bleachers and field level but it eliminates the ability to have standing room around the field in big games.

I love the atmosphere at HHS but there are just not enough bleachers for the big games. I do love the building blocking in the crowd noise on the other side though.

I like Cov Cath but the bleachers leave a lot to be desired.

I think Newport for an older stadium is a very good setting.

Bellevue and Dayton are perfect for the smaller schools (love the concrete stands). Conner does not get the credit it is due because of the playing surface.

With that said the playing surface completely eliminates Cooper.

SK is set up very good especially for big games (the first Ryle game had them 4-5 deep all the way around the north side of the field). Not the most aesthetically pleasing though.

 

HHS, SK, Cov Cath and Newport would be my favorites for big games. The ability for standing room only around the field really adds to the atmosphere.

I like the way Lexington schools are set up with the concession down by the endzone.

I actually always liked Holmes. It seemed like going back to 1920 to play a football game. School is beautiful, old field stone walls all around, sunken field. The field turf itself could use some work though.

 

Are you noting the old stadium with tons of stands on both sides of the field and the "racetrack" railing that surround the field which actually was like a sprinkler system? Cinder track as well. That place had "character"!

I like the way Lexington schools are set up with the concession down by the endzone.

 

Not all Lexington schools have concessions down by the end zones - and what's the flipping obsession with two concession stands anyway?

Not all Lexington schools have concessions down by the end zones - and what's the flipping obsession with two concession stands anyway?

 

Hahaha I was thinking the same thing. I mean, how many times does a person have to bring up concession stands. I thought we all went to watch football!