They gathered together on the edge of the field early Thursday evening. There was a plan, the small team had the necessary tools and they had the energy and creativity for the project. And their hard work will be right in the center of the action Friday night.

The ‘team’ in question is a crew from the Dexter Booster Club. And their project was the preparation of the Bearcat Field at the Charles Bland Stadium at Dexter High School.

With an detailed stencil, paint and manpower, the crew emblazoned Bearcat Field with a centerpiece of a growling Bearcat face and the north and south end zones with “DHS”. All-in-all, it makes for a spirited and professional appearance for the hometown boys.

Led by Travis Miller and crew, they worked on painting the field under the mosquitoes swarmed and there was no more light. A smaller crew put finishing touches on the work Friday afternoon.

According to Travis Miller, the field’s new artwork will receive a “touch-up” so that it will be in good form for each home football game this season.

Helping with the project were Miller, Jason Mattison, Candy Miller, Stacy Blocker, Dana Adams, Karen Kiger, Jim Hutchcraft and students Wyatt Kiger, MaryKate Miller and Shyann Jines. DHS Head Football Coach Aaron Pixley helped to oversee the project.

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