I like the move to turf. It will save a lot of time during the summer for coaches.
If Lincoln Charter gets football I am afraid that will be extremely detrimental to schools in our area, depending on who they give the head job to of course. I was driving around the courthouse downtown the other day and noticed multiple "Register Now!" LC signs around the courthouse. East and North can afford to lose a few kids to LC, but Lincolnton and West? That would not be good for either of us both academically or athletically.
I've lots of thought on the Charter School, none of them are edifying. As such, I'll try and keep them to myself, lol. Apparently, the old adage about " you can't hide money", applies. I'd feel better if it weren't money ripped from Public schools.
Combine, at least, is a privately funded private school!
On another note, the turf project should be beneficial for several programs. We are hoping that our campus might actually finally get a softball facility. We are the only school in the County without one.
Our track program has been neglected for years and needs a total revamp. It could be a great asset to football and other sports under the right direction. Historically, extremely low priority. Hoping that may change. Not extremely optimistic.
Turf as a recruitment tool? If we have just that one thing over our Northern Neighbors, it will be worth the investment!