Clinton City Council OKs new field house
Clinton High School is moving forward with plans to add a new field house at Dragon Stadium.
Athletic Director Josh Reid outlined the need for the project during the Nov. 14 City Council meeting.
City Manager Roger Houck noted that any renovations to the stadium require council approval.
Council member Rob Herrell made the motion to approve the new field house, and the measure passed unanimously after a second by member Wendy Maness.
Reid said the project will be funded by Anderson County Schools and private donors, not through the city of Clinton.
He told council members that the current setup — where home and visiting teams share the same locker room area — creates safety and logistical concerns, particularly during inclement weather.
“In the world of social media and what we’re working with now, it’s dangerous having 100 kids trying to pour through that for just various reasons,” he said.
“You take all the animosity and all the testosterone and fervor of a Friday night, and it’s hard to control. It’s very, very hard to control.”
Under the plan, the new field house would house the Dragons, while the existing facility would be used for visiting teams, officials and other sports programs.