Built in 1952 this gym really hides its age. Modern bleachers court-side, a glass partitions with flame decals and video scoreboards are part of the reasons why this hoops arena doesn’t look like it’s 70 years old.
Upkeep is probably a big reason why. You’re hard pressed to find broken benches, defects in the floor, or water damage along the roof line & walls. However some design aesthetics are probably the most noticeable reason why this gym is often ranked high on many coaches and players’ “Best of” lists. The Red Devils really took the red theme to heart, draping the ceiling with wide-red cloth ribbons and lining the perimeter of the court with the school’s over 100 state championship banners. Starting with the 1909 basketball state title banner, along with the state record 8 championship banners in one school year (2014-15).
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