By Matt Browning

In 2009, Heights High School renovated their football stadium to make it more appealing to their athletes and fans. The renovation included additional seating, a new track and new turf.

A team of USD 259 employees and athletic directors was created in order to determine the direction of the renovation.

“The previous (Hellas) field had held up well past its warranty and was still considered safe to participate and play on,” said Heights athletic director, Mike Church. “But the time was coming to look into a replacement.”

Three different companies submitted bids for the fields and according to Church, Hellas was chosen for two reasons.

“The first reason was Hellas turf fields were magnificent fields and their customer service in regards to those fields was amazing,” Church said. “They were the low bid in the process, as well. We were all getting what we wanted in regards to the best field in the industry, as well as the best possible price to have this work done.”

The field the Falcons use is similar to the one the Dallas Cowboys use, as well as other FBS schools.

“We were excited as well to have an opportunity to design our field which looks beautiful,” Church said.  “With the red end zones, the Wichita Heights letter and grey soccer lines our field is one of the best looking fields in our area at this time.” 

Physical education classes, the marching band and multiple practice keep the field busy throughout the year, so it takes a good beating, according to Church. But the field is more than capable to withstand such use.

“Hellas has been an awesome company who has supported USD 259 Wichita Public Schools for a long time,” Church said. “Their customer service and quickness to assist us with any minor issues has been amazing.  This company truly loves Wichita Public Schools and goes above and beyond to assist us with our turf needs.“