Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium, High school stadium in Rockwall, United States.
Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall is a sports facility with a football field, running track, large video scoreboard, and an elevator in the press box. The venue holds 8,330 spectators and serves as home field for two high schools.
Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium was built in 1975 by the Rockwall Independent School District. It honours J.A. Wilkerson, who arrived in the Rockwall schools in the late 1920s and took on the roles of superintendent, math teacher and football coach in 1934, and Harvey Sanders, a local businessman and supporter of the Rockwall Yellowjackets. The stadium was remodeled after the 2008 football season and reopened for the 2009 season.
The stadium has hosted Rockwall High School since it opened in 1975 and Rockwall-Heath High School since 2005. Its name honors J.A. Wilkerson, a math teacher, superintendent and football coach, and Harvey Sanders, a local businessman and supporter of the Rockwall Yellowjackets.
The facility is easily accessible from Interstate 30 by taking exit 68 north on Highway 205 and turning right onto Yellow Jacket Lane. Parking is available on the grounds and general seating areas are accessible to all visitors.
The stadium is named for two men: J.A. Wilkerson, who arrived at Rockwall Schools in the late 1920s and took on the roles of superintendent, math teacher and football coach in 1934, and Harvey Sanders, a local businessman and supporter of the Rockwall Yellowjackets.
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