Lassiter High School Football Field

This field is the cat’s meow. It’s a more consistent playing surface than grass, and unlike grass, no matter how much you use it, there are no wear patterns or holes – which can lead to injuries. In drought conditions, a natural field gets hard as a rock. This has the same natural grass feel – in any conditions.

Three trends drove our decision: scarce land, pressing environmental issues – i.e., fertilizers and watering – and the growth of extra-curricular school activities. Real estate actuaries estimated, conservatively, that property values would appreciate 9 to 13 percent across the board as a result of having this top-quality field in place – making it an actual selling point for people moving to the area.

Spectra was absolutely meticulous in putting the field together. They were true craftsmen. With Shaw and Berkshire Hathaway behind it, it just made sense every way that we looked at it.

The field has become the talk of the town and the state. I’ve taken calls from all across the southeast, including some from collegiate athletic departments. It’s truly been a win-win for everyone: the school, all the students – not just the sports teams – and the community.

Tony Carlson
Lassiter High School - Marietta, Georgia