Fighting Wildcats Stadium

Fighting Wildcats Stadium
Interactive map of Fighting Wildcats Stadium
LocationDestrehan, Louisiana
Coordinates29°57′53″N 90°22′58″W / 29.964805°N 90.382693°W / 29.964805; -90.382693
OwnerSt. Charles Parish Public School System
OperatorDestrehan High School Athletics Department
Capacity5,000
SurfaceFieldTurf
Construction
Opened1981
Renovated2008
ArchitectPicou & Weimer, A.I.A
Tenants
Destrehan High School (LHSAA)

Fighting Wildcats Stadium is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose stadium opened in 1981 in Destrehan, Louisiana.[1][2] It is home to the Destrehan High School Fighting Wildcats football, soccer and track and field teams in the LHSAA.[3][4] The stadium playing surface is FieldTurf with an all-weather running track surrounding the field.[5]

In addition to the Destrehan High School athletic teams,[6] the stadium hosts the annual Ed Reed River Parishes football jamboree games[7] and the annual Ed Reed football camp.[8][9] The St. Charles Parish School Board and Recreation Department also utilizes the facility for multiple athletic events.

  • Fighting Wildcats Walk at Fighting Wildcats Stadium
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - home stands, tunnel view
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - home stands, 50 yard line
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - home stands, 20 yard line
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - away stands, 50 yard line
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - away stands and Field House
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium scoreboard and championship billboard
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - championship plaque
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium - dedication plaque
  • DHS Fighting Wildcats Stadium

Fighting Wildcats Field House

The Fighting Wildcats Field House opened in 1981 is adjacent to the football stadium.[10] It houses the coaches’ offices, locker rooms, meeting room, weight room, equipment room and athletic training facilities.[5] The training room features hydrotherapy which includes hot/cold jacuzzis and multiple stations to treat players. The athletic training staff is also housed in the building.

  • Fighting Wildcats Field House - game field
  • Fighting Wildcats Field House and Strength and Conditioning Facility
  • Fighting Wildcats Fieldhouse - Strength and Conditioning Facility
  • Fighting Wildcats Field House - Fighting Wildcats Stadium tunnel
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium tunnel
  • Fighting Wildcats Stadium tunnel signage
  • Fighting Wildcats Field House - Strength and Conditioning Facility
  • Fighting Wildcats Field House - Locker Room
  • Fighting Wildcats Field House - Training Room

Fighting Wildcats Football Practice Complex

The Fighting Wildcats Football Practice Complex is adjacent to the Field House and consists of two practice fields. A lighted practice field and a special teams practice field located next to the main practice field. The practice field is also used for javelin events during LHSAA track and field meets and by the Fighting Wildcats track and field team.

  • Fighting Wildcats Lighted Main Practice Field
  • Fighting Wildcats Lighted Main Practice Field - Field House view
  • Fighting Wildcats Lighted Football Practice Complex

See also

References

  1. ^ "Friday Night Live". usatodayhss.com. November 7, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  2. ^ Becnel, George (September 2007). The Bulldogs [A History of Lutcher High School Football]. Bloomington, IN: Rooftop Publishing. p. 148. ISBN 978-1600080630. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  3. ^ "Destrehan hosts West Monroe in postseason rubber match". sportsnola.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  4. ^ "Destrehan rallies past ESJ". theadvocate.com. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Vandals target Destrehan High School's turf, fieldhouse". nola.com. December 19, 2008. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. ^ "Tigers, Wildcats to settle the score in rivalry showdown". St. Charles Herald-Guide. September 20, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Hahnville, Destrehan win at Ed Reed River Parishes Jamboree". sportsnola.com. Archived from the original on January 5, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  8. ^ "Ed Reed Destrehan Football Camp teaches lessons in sports, life". nola.com. June 22, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  9. ^ "Locals rooting for hometown hero Ed Reed as Baltimore Ravens arrive for Super Bowl 2013". nola.com. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  10. ^ Battista, Judy (February 2013). "A Ravens star returns to Louisiana roots". The New York Times. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
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