We’re Ready!

Jan 28, 2021

Fields & Futures 2021 We're Ready Blog Post Feature Image of the new U.S. Grant Softball Field

When Oklahoma City Public Schools students return to campus and a more normalized school experience in February, they will see carefully maintained athletic facilities, ready and waiting for them to once again suit up for play. That day can’t get here fast enough.

And in south Oklahoma City, U.S.Grant Generals will see a beautiful new artificial turf softball field, as part of the Lopez Foods Sports Complex at U.S. Grant High School.

Thanks to OKCPS Athletics, Cimarron Construction, United Turf and Track, Wes Welker Foundation, multiple other build partners, and YOU, we were able to turn 2020 lemons into lemonade, at least where field construction and maintenance was concerned – a small silver lining in an otherwise distressing year.

The work continued. The stage is now set.

While students find their school/life balance again, we are more committed than ever to provide a renewed sense of hope and promise for the normalcy, structure, and resources they need and crave.

With 59 construction projects now completed at 17 campuses across the district, OKCPS athletic fields are in great shape and ready for play. But we’re not done yet!

With a few field projects still to go, and our continued push to complete funding on a $10,000,000 field maintenance fund, we hope you’ll stay with us and help send a strong message to OKCPS students, letting them know we’re ready when they are!

Hope in Action at the 2024 Kansas Relays

Thanks to the Simon Greiner Program, eight talented student-athletes and four coaches from John Marshall's 2023 5A state champion sprint relay teams were given a life-changing opportunity to compete on a national stage at one of the oldest and most prestigious track meets in the country, the 2024 Kansas Relays. The trip was more than just a reward for their accomplishments; it was a vivid demonstration of "Hope in Action."

Beyond 500: Coach Patrick Cudjoe Teaches Winning On and Off the Court

John Marshall boys basketball coach Patrick Cudjoe recently eclipsed 500 career wins, a milestone only a dozen other active coaches have reached. With deep roots in Oklahoma City Public Schools as a student, athlete, educator, coach, and parent, his impact on the OKCPS community continues to extend far beyond the court.

Cheering on Our Cheer Captain, Mandi Dotson

Mandi Dotson has been part of the Fields & Futures story since the very beginning, loyally and enthusiastically cheering for us through our biggest wins. Now, it's our turn to cheer on our resident cheer captain as she continues to grow the sport in her role as Director of Cheer & Youth Sports Advocate.

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