LONGVIEW'S LOBO STADIUM
Where: Longview
Capacity: 10,500
Surface: Artificial Turf (Installed 2004)
Opened: 1978

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Lobo Stadium is a 10,500-seat concrete structure that made it's debut in 1978.  The press box area was built as a part of the school's main structure and is connected to the old Green Gym and the cafeteria.  Dark tinted windows are featured in the sleek design for the press box.  The playing field is below the stadium entrances, giving a cozy bowl-like feel.  A tunnel to the Longview locker room on the home side has become a Lobo tradition as the team runs out to take the field.  The South end zone features shrubs that spell out "LOBOS" in honor of the home team.  On the North end zone there is a large scoreboard with a video replay screen.  Behind the scoreboard is a shaded hill for fans that waited a little too long to get a ticket.  Longview installed artificial turf in 2004.

Cheers about Lobo Stadium: Plenty of seating, rarely sells out completely.  Good lines of sight.  P.A. is easily heard and scoreboard is new.

Jeers about Lobo Stadium: Parking can be a nightmare if you aren't lucky enough to park in the school lot.  Be prepared to walk unless you get there early.  Concessions and restrooms on visitors side are a long walk from the stands.

 

MARSHALL'S MAVERICK STADIUM
Where: Marshall
Capacity: 9,500
Surface: Artificial Turf (Installed 2003)
Opened: 1980

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Maverick Stadium is a 9,500-seat concrete structure nestled in the piney woods of East Texas.  The structure debuted in 1980 and has since seen numerous changes.  It features a two-story press box where the upper deck is open-air and the lower deck is climate controlled.  In 1993 the stadium was expanded by 1,500 seats to help alleviate ticket crunches that had existed since its opening.  A new track was installed in 2008 while artificial turf was installed in 2003 to help accommodate the many playoff games that are annually hosted at Mav Stadium.  A large state-of-the-art digital scoreboard was also installed in 2003 thanks to generous gifts from the community.  A new sound system was installed in 2004 giving field mics to the referees and special speakers and performers.  The West End Zone features a backdrop of piney woods, while the East End zone honors MHS and NFL legend Y.A. Tittle.  Marshall brags a nearly 75% winning percentage at Maverick Stadium.  One of the largest athletic complexes/field houses in the region is located behind Maverick Stadium.  It houses nearly 1,000 student athletes at MHS.

Cheers about Maverick Stadium:  The place can rock and roll in big games.  Good lines of sight.  P.A. easily heard, the scoreboard fairly new.  Parking is generally plentiful.

Jeers about Maverick Stadium:  Needs more concession area.  Not enough seating for big games (Longview or Hallsville).  

HALLSVILLE'S BOBCAT STADIUM
Where: Hallsville
Capacity: 7,300
Surface: Artificial Turf (Installed 2004)
Opened: 2002

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Hallsville brags one of the newer stadiums in the region.  It is an aluminum structure located on the campus of HHS.  The new stadium was built where the old stadium once stood and brags of a fairly new track as well as a state of the art sound system.  Synthetic turf was installed in 2004.  It's also one of the first high school stadiums in Texas to offer an elevator to the press box.  The home side has a section of stadium chairs for fans seeking extra comfort. 

Cheers for Bobcat Stadium:  Newer facility, great lighting,  sound, field, press box is state of the art.  Concessions and restrooms are excellent.

Jeers for Bobcat Stadium: In spite of it's expansion, the visitor's side is too small for big games.  Parking can be tough.   

 

PINE TREE'S PIRATE STADIUM

Where: Longview
Capacity: 6,000
Surface: Artificial Turf (Installed 2003)
Opened: 1955

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This is the longtime home of the Pirates, and is on the campus of Pine Tree Junior High, formerly Pine Tree High School.  The Stadium upgraded to artificial turf in the winter of 2003.  It is an aluminum structure with a home side of some 5,000 seats, but a very small visitor's side, with some 1,000 seats. 

Cheers for Pirate Stadium:  Plenty of seating on the home side.  Field is always in good shape.

Jeers for Pirate Stadium: Smallest visitor's side in East Texas other than 2A schools.  Needs concession and restroom work.  Parking can be brutal.

 

Tiger Stadium at Grimm Memorial Park

Where: Texarkana
Capacity: 9,000
Surface: Grass
Opened: 1954 

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This is one of the true classic stadiums in the state of Texas. The feature that sets this one apart is the bleachers, or the lack of them.  Fans won't find wooden or aluminum bleachers to rest on.  Instead, concrete bleachers are there to welcome you.  A little hard on the back-side, but unique to say the least. It's hard to miss the facility as it is decked out in bright orange and white.  Once known as Grimm Stadium, it was changed to Tiger Stadium at Grimm Park in 2002. It is a partial home to one of the most bitter rivalries in the nation when Texas High hosts Arkansas High in the "Border War".  Arkansas' stadium, Razorback Stadium, is less than 5 miles away from Grimm.

Cheers about Grimm Stadium: This place can rock and roll when it's full.  Great lines of sight.

Jeers about Grimm Stadium: Parking is tough.  Can be hard to locate.  Concrete bleachers are tough on some fans' fannies.  

 

MOUNT PLEASANT'S SAM PARKER FIELD

Where: Mount Pleasant
Capacity: 8,000
Surface: Artificial Turf
Opened: 2002

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After years in an outdated Tiger Stadium, Mount Pleasant raised the bar with Sam Parker Field.  It's an impressive facility, sparing no expense to being not only fan friendly, but aesthetically pleasing as well.  Large entrance gates greet home and visiting fans as they file into the stadium.  A large digital scoreboard and artificial turf was introduced as MP has become one of the hottest playoff spots in Texas.  It's one of the premier new facilities in the state. The structure is located behind the high school, across from their baseball field.

Cheers about Sam Parker Field:  Everything about this facility is outstanding.

Jeers about Sam Parker Field: Hard to locate for some.  Lack of parking.

 

SULPHUR SPRINGS' GERALD PRIM STADIUM

Where: Sulphur Springs
Capacity: 2,500
Surface: Grass
Opened: Unknown

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Cheers about Gerald Prim Stadium:  Cozy place to see a game, especially if you are cheering on the home team.

Jeers about Gerald Prim Stadium: Too small.  Maybe one of the smallest 4A stadiums in the state of Texas.

 

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