BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of a Texan obsession
Chapter 2
Stadiums bigger than colleges
Chapter 3
Mums, bands, and game day rituals
Chapter 4
The pressure cooker of success
YOUR GOAL
Master of Texas high school football
Ch 2 · Stadiums bigger than colleges
andy Texas High School Football
Under Friday night, The stadium shines so bright! A massive home crowd, Makes the hometown spirit loud!
andy Texas playoff games are often held in massive professional NFL and college stadiums to accommodate crowds.
andy Local residents voluntarily approve massive bond packages to fund these athletic coliseums.
Fun Fact
Stadium size: Alamo Stadium in San Antonio seats 18,500 people, which is larger than many NCAA Division I college football stadiums.
Glossary
stadium (noun)
A large, typically open-roofed building with tiers of seats for spectators, used for sports events. In 2012, Allen opened an 18,000-seat, $60 million arena for its high school football team.
A large, typically open-roofed building with tiers of seats for spectators, used for sports events. In 2012, Allen opened an 18,000-seat, $60 million arena for its high school football team.
Quiz
Why do Texas high school teams frequently play playoff games at neutral sites rather than home stadiums?
Quiz
Which Texas city is home to the Legacy Stadium, a $70 million high school facility opened in 2017?
Quiz
Which professional NFL stadium hosts the annual Texas high school football state championship games?
Quiz
What unique feature is commonly built into modern Texas high school press boxes to accommodate media?
Quiz
Which sports network has traditionally broadcast Texas high school football games live on Friday nights?
Quiz
What record-breaking crowd size attended a single Texas high school football state championship game in 2013?
Quiz
How much did Allen High School spend to build its famous Eagle Stadium, which opened in 2012?