Whatever it is, it works. The old Berry High became Hoover High in 1994, winning two state titles under coach Bob Finley before the switch. The great thing about the best high school football stadiums is that there's never just one thing that makes them stand out. Only one coach in John Curtis Christian High School history has won a state championship, and he’s got all 25 of them. Little Rock Central High School (LRCHS) is an accredited comprehensive public high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.The school was the site of forced desegregation in 1957 after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation of public schools was unconstitutional three years earlier. One of the smaller stadiums on this list, Big Horn High School's stadium has been home to six state champions over the years. He had inherited the love for the game from his mother and was a star in his high-school football team. In just seven seasons, former head coach Byron Wilson won four state titles, including three straight from 1997 to 1999. Washington High School’s 42 football state championships are the most of any school in the United States, with the first 14 under head coach Howard Wood. When you think of Alabama, you probably don't think of beautiful, expansive beaches. One interesting aside about Tom Huffer Sr. — the Mustangs won his final game on a 30-yard touchdown pass against Soldotna High as time expired. But that's what's on tap at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium, where the Gulf Shores High School Dolphins play their home games. The steps of the Stadium Bowl were famously used by the late Oscar winner Heath Ledger during an epic song and dance in the movie "10 Things I Hate About You," which you can find right here. 18 overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Record since 2009: 131-22 (.856 winning percentage, Notable players (graduation year): TE Max Boydston (1951), TE Scott Chandler (2004), K Garrett Hartley (2004), QB Chase Daniel (2005), QB Greg McElroy (2006), QB Riley Dodge (2008), Notable coaches: Bob Ledbetter (1979-96), Todd Dodge (2000-2006), Hal Wasson (2007-17), Riley Dodge (2018-present), State championships: 8 (1988, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011). Focused on leaving a legacy in the Miami community as Super LIV came to the city in early 2020, Nike decided it would spend $2 million to renovate Traz-Powell Stadium ahead of the big game. 1 pick in the 2020 NFL draft. Before Wesley even joined the Bulldogs, she came in as a four-time Mississippi Gatorade High School Player of the Year at Neshoba Central. Playing Class A in Iowa, the state's smallest classification, West Branch High School has created a huge tradition and legacy thanks to its home-field advantage at the Little Rose Bowl. Maybe it's when it starts to rain, and you realize you're in Oregon, where almost all of the stadiums have these bizarre, extended roofs, and you're not gonna get soaked like you usually would at a football game. High schools: Pueblo Central High School, Pueblo South High School, Pueblo East High School. Year opened: 1937 (closed in 1973, reopened in 2011). Newark High hasn’t won a state championship since 2004 and hasn’t reached the state championship game since 2011, yet still holds the state record for most state titles. The school district paid almost $8 million in renovations to the stadium in the last decade, and when you see the list of NFL talent that's come out of the school, you'll understand why. This was during the period of heightened activism in the civil rights movement. 1 team in the nation. The football stadium is right there on campus and named for the school's first principal, Raymond Torii. The 1998 state title team featured three future NFL players — Rich Parson, Kwame Harris and Orien Harris. That being said, the best football player who ever called Darling Stadium home was probably Bethel High quarterback/defensive back/return specialist Allen Iverson. If you're going to make it to just one game at Howard Wood Field in your lifetime, we'd like to recommend being there for the Bob Burns Dakota Bowl, which always features 11-time state champion O'Gorman High. The fire that shut down Butte High Stadium in 1973 kept it closed until renovations in 2011 let it reopen in grand fashion. Henderson. Head downtown to see all of the pomp and circumstance before heading over to catch the main event at this New Mexico marvel. The 2004 team that went 16-0 featured a half-dozen future NFL players. The rivalry between Butte and Butte Central was the subject of a 1989  book, "Butte’s Big Game," by Patrick Kearney. The argument for the greatest high school football coach in New Hampshire history begins and ends with legendary Plymouth High head coach Chuck Lenahan. The History of high school football in Mississippi. And it starts in local communities. The school's stadium is named after legendary coach Roger Dupaix, the all-time winningest coach in Utah history. Lawrence High has actually played in the state championship game every decade since winning its first title in 1973. Former head coach Allan Trimble is considered the greatest high school football coach in state history. Michigan was one of the tougher states to pick, with almost a half-dozen teams making a good case for being the state’s all-time greatest football program. But it's the framing of the home side of the stadium that makes it so unique, specifically the gigantic, yellow bridgework stretching out from both sides of the press box. Included in Washington’s run was an unbelievable streak of 14 straight state titles from 1952 to 1965, which is also a national record. Tales of gridiron greatness are meant to be told on an epic scale. There's something about being at a Marshfield High home game that sets your heart on fire a little bit. He enrolled at the ‘Mississippi State University’ and carried his stardom to college, too. Current Artesia High head coach Rex Henderson is the third member of his family to coach the Bulldogs, following his uncle, Cooper Henderson, and his grandfather, L.G. Longtime Hampton High coach Mike Smith is No. A few programs are filled with NFL legends. Record since 2009: 96-43 (.690 winning percentage), Notable players: OL Orlando Brown (1989), DL Austin Robbins (1990), QB Byron Leftwich (1998),  DB Dominique Harris (2005), S Tavon Wilson (2008), Notable coaches: Bob Headen (1972-99), Greg Fuller (2001-2012, 2016-present), DCIAA championships: 15 (1975, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2008, 2009. "I am truly blessed to be the 21st Head football coach of Jackson State University," said Sanders. Jones Stadium looks like what H.P. Up a hill behind the home bleachers is Glenbard High, which was built to look more like a castle than a high school. Ithaca High has won all five of its state titles in the last decade. High School Sports Blog | Updated Dec 16, 2019 By Todd Holcomb Buford, Dublin and Eagle's Landing, three of 17 schools with at least five GHSA state championships, moved up … Record since 2009: 102-33 (.755 winning percentage), Notable players: DE Jim Herrmann (1981), LB John Kaiser (1981), TE/LS Mike Sowold (1996), DT Nick Hayden (2003), OL Ben Bredesen (2016), Notable coaches: Tom Taraska (1983-2010), Greg Malling (2011-15), Fritz Rauch (2016-present), State championships: 6 (1993, 1994, 1996, 2007, 2012, 2013). And the view from there is pretty magnificent. The city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, was made famous by the 2001 film "The Perfect Storm" and also boasts one of the singular views of any high school football stadium in the country, where fans can watch fishing boats sail out of the harbor and into the Atlantic Ocean. Bobcat Stadium's new press box features four separate rooms, and the turf was installed by the same company that has done several NFL fields. There are three teams that call Veterans Memorial Football Field in Norfolk home, but if you get to see just one of them, make sure it's powerhouse Norfolk Catholic High, the most dominant team in state history with a record 10 state championships. The two-sport star was committed to in-state Virginia before flipping to North Carolina at the last second. High schools: Stadium High School, Woodrow Wilson High School. Record since 2009: 122-23 (.841 winning percentage), Notable players: LB Sal Sunseri (1978), QB Dan Marino (1979), QB Marc Bulger (1997), Notable coaches: Terry Totten (2004-present), State championships: 4 (1988, 2004, 2007, 2015). Record since 2009: 96-29 (.768 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): QB Dirk Koetter (1977), QB Steve Kragthorpe (1983), RB Merril Hoge (1983), RB Bryan Johnson (1996), QB Taysom Hill (2009), Notable coaches: Dirk Koetter (1983-84), Randy Rehrer (1985-94), Brent Koetter (1995-2000), Gino Mariani (2001-present), State championships: 14 (1972, 1973, 1976, 1984, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2008, 2014, 2017). And the state’s Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year lists are littered with DeMatha standouts. It's all brick with stadium seating on both home and visitor sides and a jumbotron that shows in-game replays. If you're there when the home team wins, make sure you stay around to see the players run up the hill to the school and ring the victory bell to let the townspeople know they've won another game. And maybe it's just the moment when the home team finally takes the field. The talent goes as far back as Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin in the early 1980s through 2019 NFL draft No. Longtime Trinity High School coach Bob Beatty was named the USA Today Coach of the Year in 2011 and has won 13 state titles in 18 seasons through 2018. 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018). The team’s exploits have been written about in two books and were turned into a 2014 movie, "When the Game Stands Tall" starring Jim Caviezel. Reidsville’s 19 state titles are a North Carolina record. Some local high school football stadiums have so much gravitas that the fortunes of a town rise and fall with wins and losses. Record since 2009: 114-20 (.850 winning percentage), Notable players: RB Homer Scott (1952), QB Blake Phillips (1992), QB/S Jeff Martini (2000), QB/LB Austin Woodward (2010), WR/DB Coy Steel (2017), Notable coaches: Bruce Keith (1978-93), Don Julian (2007-2017), Jeff Mowry (2018-present), State championships: 27 (1921, 1922, 1923, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1946, 1952, 1953, 1957, 1958, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019). Record since 2009: 94-32 (.723 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): RB Steve Knight (1990), OL/DL Drew Gregor (2019), Notable coaches: Rod Wotton (1966-92), Alex Rotsko (2012-present), State championships: 21 (1966, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019). The level of high school football that’s been played in this program over the last 30 years is as good as anywhere you’ll find in the country, even if the last decade hasn’t been up to former standards. Butte still has the most state titles in Montana history but hasn’t won back-to-back titles since 1967 to 1968. A big part of that is the six state titles that Burlington High has won. It's so good that the University of Utah approached the Madison County School District in hopes of incorporating the same lighting system at their stadium. In 2019, Bishop Hendricken went 10-0 and won its first state title since 2014. R.R. That honor belongs to Hall of Fame third baseman and 18-time MLB All-Star Brooks Robinson. There's never been a better time to go see a game at Ithaca Community Stadium. While the stadium food here is undoubtedly great, you're probably doing it wrong if you don't go sample some of the local seafood after watching the six-time state champions play. Lovecraft probably would have imagined a high school football stadium would look like. In some places, high school teams have traditions and legacies that stretch back to the beginnings of the sport. The 2006 team that went 13-0 is considered one of the greatest in state history. Webb City played over three decades in its previous location at Hatten Field before it was demolished and replaced with Cardinal Stadium. There are many aspects of playing high school football during a pandemic that are markedly different from what they were before COVID-19. For the 2019 season, 32 former Bishop Gorman players were on FBS rosters. In 2014, just hours after winning in the state semifinals, head coach Chris Nizzi was arrested for striking a 17-year-old girl and fired the next day. Saying the view from this stadium is breathtaking doesn't do it justice — oceans, mountains, valleys are all in clear view from the stands. The home of the Woodland Hills High School Wolverines has one of the more unique names of any stadium on this list. And we all love high school teams who have a cheering section so rabid they get their own nickname. One of the five or 10 best high school athletic programs in the entire nation resides at Bishop Gorman High, and much of that success has been propelled by its football program. It would be tough to match the consistency in Jesuit High football’s coaching ranks. In a 10,000-seat stadium. For a program that has produced multiple Super Bowl winners, the most well-known football player of all time from Joliet Catholic barely stepped foot on the field in college. And sunset? Felix "Zoo" James, Landry (New Orleans) James posted state championships in football and track and field while at Gaudet and Landry high schools. Record since 2009: 118-20 (.855 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): WR Peter Demmerle (1972), TE/DE Jason Cooper (1984), RB Chris Silvestri (1994), DE Zach Allen (2015), OL Lucas Niang (2016), Notable coaches: Joe Sikorski (1949-69), Robert Lynch (1970-1975), Lou Marinelli (1981-present), State championships: 22 (1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1982, 1993, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). Valdosta High School and NCAA Division II powerhouse Valdosta State share Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, but it's Valdosta High that has won more games than any other school in U.S. history. Southlake Carroll High plays home games in 11,000-seat Dragon Stadium and won three consecutive national titles under former coach Todd Dodge from 2003 to 2005. The key about going to a game at the Bulldog Bowl is making sure you get to take in everything going on in the town leading up to the game. High school: Norfolk Catholic High School, Norfolk High School, Lutheran High Northeast. Record since 2009: 79-41 (.658 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): OL Gene Williams (1987), DL Junior Bryant (1989), DT Titus Adams (2001), TE Zach Potter (2005), Notable coaches: Don Leahy (1952-72), Tom Jaworski (1972-2010), State championships: 27 (1932, 1933, 1934, 1939, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1969, 1970, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1999, 2004). Saint Ignatius High School grad Chuck Kyle has been the team’s head football coach for all 11 of its state titles, which is still 13 behind Ohio leader Massillon High. The most notable players are Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski, one of the greatest tight ends of all time. Other great players are lost to time, only remembered by a photo in a trophy case or a name etched onto a wall. The formerly named Bruce Jenner Stadium — in honor of Newtown native and Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner — became the crown jewel of high school football stadiums in Connecticut when it revamped its facilities in 2001 and changed its name. Stone won a state title in his first season in 1986, then won four straight from 1990 to 1993. It's a hike to get to tiny Artesia, New Mexico, and if you're going out of your way to get there, you might as well catch one of the more unique experiences in all of high school football. * Researched = Team has been researched to the best of our ability. Record since 2009: 101-36 (.737 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): OL/DL Vince Banonis (1938), DT Mark Messner (1984), OL Doug Brzezinski (1994), DE Mike Martin (2008), Notable coaches: Tom Mach (1976-2016),  Daniel Anderson (2017-present), State championships: 14 (1936, 1937, 1939. It was something the community needed dearly, and for the sheer amount of talent you can see here on any given Friday night, it's worth the price of admission. Wherever you're sitting at this stadium, you're going to be looking out at the Chugach National Forest, featuring a vast expanse of trees you have to see to believe. Man, don't miss the sunset. "This amazing HBCU has always enjoyed a high level of commitment academically and athletically. When the state championships started, Cardinal Stadium could only hold between 1,500-2,000 fans. There have been some efforts over the years at organizing a single-game playoff for the national championship. CAM Stadium came with the new Belfry High School in 2005 and was immediately one of the great home-field advantages in the state of Kentucky. Record since 2009: 124-29 (.800 winning percentage), Notable players: RB/DB Keith Calvin (1973), QB Jeff Brohm (1989), QB Brian Brohm (2003), WR James Quick (2012). If you've been to a high school football stadium built in, say, the last 40 years, you understand how unusual it would be to have close proximity to the teams and players. Record since 2009: 105-48 (.682 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): WR Mark Clayton (1979), S Blaine Bishop (1988), DE Mathias Kiwanuka (2001), RB Otis Shannon (2001), OL Ted Karras (2012), Notable coaches: Joe Dienhart (1929-37), Rick Streiff (1989-2017),  William Peebles (2018-present), State championships: 13 (1931, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014). In 16 seasons, former head coach Butch Goncharoff won 11 state titles but was forced to step down in shame in 2017, when Bellevue was stripped of state titles in 2012 and 2013 and given an unprecedented, four-year postseason ban for rules violations mainly centered around recruiting and violating transfer policies. The reason why Big Horn Field earns the top spot in Wyoming is because, just like Patrick, we're a sucker for stadiums that are framed by mountains. In the home of Wal-Mart, it's probably to be expected that the local high schools would have state-of-the-art facilities, but Tiger Stadium really goes above and beyond. It’s an NFL legacy that goes all the way back to Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge and continues today with New Orleans Saints quarterback/playmaker Taysom Hill. The 2004 and 2005 teams featured two future NFL offensive linemen in four-time Pro Bowler David DeCastro and Stephen Schilling. Bellevue High famously ended De La Salle (California) High’s 151-game win streak in 2004. Visitors to Lawrence High's Keyes Field have grown accustomed to the sight of not just the stands being full, but of people lining the field to the point of standing-room-only during games. Future NFL and FBS head coach Dirk Koetter played and coached there, and future FBS head coach Steve Kragthorpe played there as well. Afterward, head south about 20 minutes, and you'll be staring out into that great, beautiful abyss known as the Gulf of Mexico. Northern High's greatest player of all time is probably cornerback Dewayne Washington, who went on to star at North Carolina State and was the No. Record since 2009: 53-66 (.445 winning percentage), Notable players: RB Milt Popovich (1934), OL Sonny Holland (1956), DT Pat Ogrin (1976), DB Colt Anderson (2004), Dallas Cook (2014), Notable coaches: Harry "Swede" Gahlberg (1922-1955). The foundation of the stadium on the home side was originally meant to be a retaining wall for Reitz High School until a quick-thinking member of the school staff observed it could actually be the beginning of a football stadium. High school: Bismarck High School, Century High School, St. Mary's Central High School, Legacy High School. Championships: State Playoff Championships: 2004 District Championships 1981, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2015, 2017 The nickname for the stadium is "Death Valley," and if you are lucky enough to see a game here, make sure you're there when Valdosta High makes it way to the field. Record since 2009: 110-21 (.839 winning percentage), Notable players: RB/K Charlie Brickley (1909), RB Bobby Leo (1963), OL/LB Dan Hughes (1966), TE Dan Ross (1975), WR/DB Mike Sainristil (2019), Notable coaches: Dennis Gildea (1926-1963), John DiBiaso (1991-2016), Theluxon Pierre (2019-present), State championships: 28 (1896, 1897, 1903, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1927, 1940, 1945, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017). Bishop Hendricken has found a way to consistently churn out NFL talent for decades, including four-time Super Bowl champ Steve Furness, a member of Pittsburgh’s famed "Steel Curtain" defense, and Will Blackmon, who won a Super Bowl with the Giants in 2011. * Complete = All information completed. The school and stadium were built with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and has become something of a bucket list item for high school football aficionados. Voters approved a $16 million bond in 2010 that ended up providing new artificial turf, new lighting and fixed the bleachers at the football stadium. It has also made more state championship game appearances than any other school in Minnesota. He’s also the career leader for wins amongst Connecticut coaches. The upgrades will ensure it remains a high school football bucket list destination for years and years to come. It's a piece of architecture that now blends seamlessly with downtown Butte and seems like a perfect fit for the town. The investment has paid off in a big way, as Bishop Gorman won back-to-back national titles in 2014 and 2015. Opponents have said the noise the Wildcats make when they bang their helmets on the way out can be pretty intimidating. Few schools on this list can line up the absolute murderer's row of football players that Gonzaga College High School can. Arrowhead High has had one of the state's best home teams for quite some time and the games at Taraska Field definitely take on a college-like atmosphere. Byrnes High was open for 20 years before it won its first state championship in 1976 — the first of three over the next decade. Six of Valdosta High’s state championship teams also have earned national titles — in 1962, 1969, 1971, 1984, 1988 and 1992 — and the school claims to be the winningest high school football program in U.S. history. Record since 2009: 60-63 (.487 winning percentage), Notable players: OL/DL Steve Clark (1979), QB Brandon Doman (1995), OL Tony Bergstrom (2005), DT Tenny Palepoi (2009), RB Algie Brown (2010), Notable coaches: Ken Schmidt (1967-79), Roger Dupaix (1986-2011), Mike Carlson (2019-present), State championships: 14 (1967, 1969, 1970, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2005). Best High School Football Stadium in Every State. Wheeling Central Catholic High is one state title away from tying Parkersburg High atop the state’s all-time list with 17, although Parkersburg won its first eight state titles by either "popular acclaim" or a vote of the state’s sportswriters. Record since 2009: 125-28 (.816 winning percentage), Notable players (graduation year): LB Dwyane Rudd (1994), DB Deshea Townsend (1994), DT Peria Jerry (2004), S Antonio Conner (2013), Notable coaches: Willis Wright (1991-2001), Lance Pogue (2007-16), Ricky Woods (2002-06, 2017-present), State championships: 11 (1993, 1998, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014). Saint Ignatius has won all of its titles in the playoff era. It's fitting that one of the greatest high school football experiences in the country can be had at a stadium that bears his name. Woodson does it the best. Another interesting fact about Jesuit? The High School Football National Championship is a national championship honor awarded to the best high school football team(s) in the United States of America based on rankings from USA Today and the National Prep Poll.
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