The start of the high school football season in El Paso has begun and there is excitement in the air.
With the start of the 2024-25 season, fans will flock to stadiums across El Paso County, but which stadium stands out the most?
We’ve selected 10 outstanding stadiums in El Paso County based on their stunning appearance and rich historical backgrounds. Now it’s up to you to decide which one is the best. Get ready to vote for your favorite and celebrate high school football in El Paso together.
Voting is open until 11pm on Thursday 8 August. Results will be announced on Friday 9 August.
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riverside
Riverside has been home to some great teams in the past. The stadium is located right off the Border Highway and can rock on Friday nights when the team is on a roll. When he was coach, Tom Work had some teams that had success in the postseason. Most recently, coach Gary Recorder had the team reach the third round of the playoffs, making the Rangers’ home stadium a difficult place to play games.
Franklin
Franklin’s home stadium opened in 2014, giving the Cougars a real home stadium after years of playing at Coronado High School. The 10-year-old stadium has plenty of seating for home fans and, as a consistent winner, has hosted many big games.
Bowie
The Baty-Simmang Memorial Stadium is visible just off the Border Highway and belongs to a school that is over 100 years old. Seating is only on one side, but there is enough room for everyone. Over the last 15 years, the community has often rallied around their beloved Bears when the football team has performed well.
Ysleta
Opened in 1956, Hutchins Stadium is home to one of the city’s oldest programs. It’s a great place to be on a packed Friday night and has hosted many big games over the years.
Irvin
The stadium was home to some of El Paso’s best football players, including Ed Stansbury and Billy Davis, and legendary coach Tony Shaw also stood on the sidelines.
Canutillo
Canutillo’s blue turf is pretty cool on a Friday night. The program has been spectacular under coach Scott Brooks, including a run to the semifinals of the 2014 Class 5A, Division II state championship.
The SAC
The SAC is a community stadium owned by the Socorro Independent School District. It is a beautiful stadium that has hosted soccer and track events. On football nights, the atmosphere is great and there is plenty of seating. A second SAC opened next door in July and there will be nights when both stadiums will be used.
Valle
Del Valle receives a lot of support from its fans, and the storied program appreciates its Friday night home games with plenty of support. One of the greatest players to ever step onto the field at Conquest Stadium is Steven Montez, who played college football as a quarterback at Colorado.
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El Paso High
When it comes to picturesque high school football stadiums across America, it’s hard to imagine a more picturesque one than Jones Stadium on the campus of El Paso High. Towering over the downtown El Paso skyline, Jones Stadium celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 and is regularly ranked among the most beautiful high school stadiums in America.
Eastwood
When the Troopers are successful in football, which they have been often in recent years, there is arguably no better place to be on a Friday night than this Class 6A stadium. Fans regularly fill the home team stands and really support their team. Head coach Julio Lopez has led the team to postseason success in recent years, including two playoff victories in 2021.
