The DeSoto Parish School Board just gave the green light to a $3.1 million project, setting North DeSoto athletic facilities up for a massive overhaul that’s going to attract young families to the Stonewall area. This isn’t just about shiny new buildings, it’s about pushing these programs into a whole new era, raising the bar for what high school athletics can be.
Wrestling Program Is About To Be NEXT LEVEL
Hold up, because the wrestling program is getting a staggering $872,000 for a brand-new facility, and coach Dustin Burton isn’t holding back. He’s calling this “one of the nicest wrestling facilities in the country.” Seriously, how wild is that? This 80’x100′ building isn’t messing around either. We’re talking room for four competition mats, dedicated locker rooms for male and female athletes, coaches’ offices, and all the storage they could ever need. This is a huge moment for North DeSoto wrestling, and it’s a shout-out to everyone who’s built that program into what it is today. You know they’ve put in the work, and now they’re getting a facility that truly reflects their success.
Diamonds Are Getting a Major Shine, Batting Cages Quadruple Down
It’s not just the mats getting love. Both the baseball and softball fields are getting a full turf makeover, from front to back, costing a cool $1,954,000. The softball field turf is even expected to go down within the next few days. Imagine the consistency, the reduced weather delays, the sheer ability to get more practice in! On top of that, the batting cages are getting a monster $277,034 upgrade. We’re talking about extending the existing slab to build a massive 70’x100′ batting cage. They’re going from two tunnels to four, which means a total of 12 bays for athletes to get their work in. ND softball coach Tim Whitman nailed it, saying the new cages mean “quality work no matter the weather,” and the new field means “more practice and games.” This is about giving athletes, from varsity down to middle school, a chance to play on what could easily be “one of the best facilities, if not the best facility, in the state for many years to come.” And get this, the existing batting cages aren’t just getting tossed; they’re being moved to the North DeSoto Middle School softball field for public use after a $48,570 renovation. That’s a serious commitment to the entire community.
North DeSoto wrestling, softball, and baseball teams have each secured LHSAA state titles in the last four years, so they’ve already proven they’re legit. These facilities aren’t just an investment in turf and buildings; they’re an investment in continued excellence and a clear signal that North DeSoto is here to dominate for years to come. Get ready to see these teams absolutely thrive with these new digs.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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