Burl Fowler Stadium
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| Location | Monett, Missouri |
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| Coordinates | 36°55′39.5″N 93°54′52.5″W / 36.927639°N 93.914583°W |
| Operator | Monett High School |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Surface | Grass: 1968–2014 Turf: 2014–present |
| Construction | |
| Opened | September 13, 1968[1] |
| Renovated | 1972, 2000, 2013, 2019, 2021 |
| Expanded | 1971, 1980, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2014 |
| Tenants | |
| Monett Cubs | |
Burl Fowler Stadium is a stadium in Monett, Missouri. It is used for football, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's track & field, and is the home field of the Monett Cubs. Opening in 1968 and expanded since, the stadium holds approximately 2,000 people.
History
The idea for a new stadium was initiated by Monett native and University of Missouri alumnus Jack Fox, who, after joining the Monett R-I School Board, convinced Board President Dr. Frank Kerr, Principal David Sippy, and Athletic Director Kenley Richardson to support the project.[1]
The resulting stadium was later named for head coach Burl Fowler, who led the Monett Cubs to their first state championship win in 1971 with an undefeated 12–0 season. It was officially named in his honor in 1978.[2] In 2019, the field was designated Kenley Richardson Field, recognizing Monett High School’s first Athletic Director and a pioneer of many of the school’s athletic programs.[3]
The first game held here occurred on September 13, 1968. In front of 2,000 fans, the Cubs prevailed 18–12 against the Bolivar Liberators. Raymond Krueger scored the first touchdown in the new facility on a reverse handoff from Bob Meuser after a Liberators' punt.[1]
In 1977, the stadium hosted its first state championship game in which the Cubs won their second state championship title under head coach Benny Lawson.[1]
In 2012, the Cubs hosted John Burroughs and running back Ezekiel Elliott in the State Semifinals at Burl Fowler Stadium, losing 28-6.[4]
In 2014, the Cubs once again hosted John Burroughs in the State Semifinals, falling short in the final drive to tie the game on a blocked extra point, 24-23.[5]
Athletics
Since 1968, the stadium has been a part of many Big 8 Conference, district, and state championships.
Big 8 Conference Championships
- Football - 1971, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2007, 2008[2]
District Championships
- Football - 1985, 1990, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016[2]
- Men's Soccer - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019[6]
State Semifinalists
- Football - 2012, 2014
- Men's Soccer - 2016, 2018
State Championships
- Football - 1971, 1977, 2016[7]
Rivalry Games
| Monett victories | Cassville victories | Tie games | Vacated wins |
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References
- ^ a b c d Lankford, Jared (22 August 2014). "Monett celebrates its football history". www.monett-times.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Monett High School Football Program". mosportshalloffame.com.
- ^ "Field to receive new moniker". Monett Times. www.monett-times.com. 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Cubs fall to John Burroughs".
- ^ "John Burroughs beats Monett in nailbiter".
- ^ "Monett Boys Win Eighth-straight District Soccer Title".
- ^ MSHSAA. "Monett High School Championships". www.mshsaa.org.