Crescent High School, Iva, SC

Crescent High School Tigers

     Crescent High School is located in Iva, SC just outside the city of Anderson but inside the county, but the high school serves the towns of Starr and Iva (which are located in the country). They are in the 2-A classification and the school has a student body of around 750 students.  They are known for their stellar softball program.  The stadium is small, but has several unique characteristics that add to its charm.

Home stands

     The home stands have enough seating for the fans, and since they aren't that tall the side entrances work well.  One thing I like about the side entrances here is that since most fans know each other any way, they are able to pass by and chat with one another on the way to their seats.  The press box is tiny but it serves its purpose here, and there is room on top for the coaches to stand and get a good view of the game.  The tiger mural in between the stands is a nice touch and one of the unique characteristics of the stadium.
   

Visitors stands

     These are the visitor stands which might be a little small, but I have never been to a game at Crescent besides a JV game.  However, I suspect that the seating is fine for most teams visiting.  The press box/coaches area behind the stands is a neat touch, although I'm sure the coaches would like to have a more separated area to talk amongst themselves and the radio guys would probably like to be more distant to drown out crowd noises.  But, this is a luxury at most 2-A high schools so it's something not to take for granted.  

     The other unique characteristic about this field is the field posts.  I'm not sure what era or what the reason for their design is, but it looks like something out of the '60s and '70s and its awesome!

Scoreboard 

     Looks like a new scoreboard and it's great for Crescent.  The sponsorship locations are great and not over-done, and the logo in the middle of the scoreboard is pretty sweet.  Good job on the new scoreboard Crescent.

New concessions and bathrooms

     Another great upgrade to the stadium with the new concessions and bathrooms.  It's located in the spot where I took the end zone view picture, opposite the scoreboard. 

     

End zone view of the stadium

     It was good to get over to Crescent High School and see their football stadium.  I hadn't been there in over 10 years and the only thing I had remembered from it was the tiger mural.  Its a great small town football stadium and the field goal posts and mural are great touches along with the updated scoreboard and concession and bathroom area.  I hope to make it over to a game at some point this season.