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Stanfield athletics see rapid participation growth; boosters and donors cover ticket costs
Summary
Board heard that athletic participation jumped from about 95 to over 150 students in a week; the Booster Club and donors paid for student tickets and travel assistance for state tournament events.
Board member S3 reported increased athletic participation and praised community support for student attendance at state tournaments.
"We've gone from having about 95 athletes to over 150 in a week," S3 said, and noted the Booster Club paid more than $700 for student tickets and a donor (Russ Crane) contributed $270 to support travel to early-week games.
S3 described plans for student leadership groups to organize attendance at multiple events to provide a student section and called the turnout and community generosity "awesome." Board members thanked coaches and volunteers and encouraged continued community engagement to support athletics and program growth.
