Weekend Recap On Our Turf

Weekend Recap On Our Turf

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It was a busy weekend on our turf, at all levels. There were both some wins and losses by our favorite teams, but it was a great weekend to watch.

The weekend kicked off with a bang when the Houston Cougars dominated the field over the Tulsa Golden Warriors. The 41-26 win came after an explosive 4th-quarter where the Cougars scored 24 points. Check out some of the highlights from the game:


Oregon Ducks Women’s soccer also fought hard Thursday night and played exceptionally. Unfortunately, #1 ranked Standford did win the match, but it was the valiant effort by the Ducks that kept the score at a low 1-0. We’re proud of how well the team controlled the field and the admirable teamwork the Ducks showed against the defending national champions.

Friday night proved to be an evening of high school heroes on our fields. Both Bishop Gorman and Austintown Fitch killed it last week with final scores at 42-7 and 49-6. The win helped Bishop Gorman hold down its #1 ranking in the state of Nevada and hopefully gave the team the confidence it needs to finish out the 2018 season strong.

On Saturday, the University of Hawaii football was nothing but strong. A 44-41 win over San Jose State not only brought the team to a 6-1 record but also meant the Paniolo trophy is back on the island. The team was more than a little excited as seen from the celebration:

Finishing off the weekend with a win was the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Sam Darnold had two big throws to Robby Anderson that helped secure the win and the team proved to be exceptional at running the ball. The Jets defense truly commanded the field though. With the defense keeping the Denver Broncos to just 16 points for the entire game, the offense was able to play the ball and score 34 points.

Tonight the Redskins will be taking on the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome. Are you ready for it?

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Weekend Recap On Our Turf

Field Feature Friday: JSU Stadium

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Image credit: Championship Subdivision

Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium is the home base of the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks football team. The team commands an impressive winning record at home, totaling 271-100-8 since the opening of the stadium in 1947. JSU stadium has expanded significantly since its humble inception where it seated just 5,000 people to be a home for fans to rally together every game. Over many years and several renovations, the facility has increased its capacity over four-fold and updated Burgess–Snow Field to professional-quality synthetic turf.

 

In 2016 JSU stadium underwent one of its most notable renovations- the resurfacing of Burgess-Snow Field to Act Global’s artificial grass. Tested for safety and relied on for performance, Act Global’s synthetic turf has been used for years at the novice, amateur, and professional sports level. Each synthetic turf system engineered is conceived from a distinct need for specialized sports systems that improve the way athletes can play their sport. Our highly technical team utilizes the latest advancements in fiber and product technology to create fields smarter fields that are also beautiful. We believe that if our first priority of keeping athletes safer for longer is accomplished, our fields will also be durable enough to withstand unsightly aging as well.

JSU is currently ranked first in the Ohio Valley Conference and holds a 3-game winning streak.

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Weekend Recap On Our Turf

This Weekend On Our Turf

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The week is almost over and we don’t know if we’re more excited for the weekend itself or all of the games going down on our turf! With 4 jam-packed days of high school, college, and professional team games, which one are you most excited for?

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Houston Cougars

The University of Houston is leading the nation in total offense with over 608 yards per game and coming off of a week of rest to recoup after their 70-14 win over Texas Southern on September 22. The Cougars are likely to defend their home turf and turn their current 3-1 record into a 4-1.

Who doesn’t want to watch a game on this field?

Oregon Ducks

Fall soccer is heating up and the Oregon Ducks women’s team have a tough seventh week ahead of them.

Tonight is the first game of the weekend where the #1 ranked Stanford women’s team will be visiting Eugene, Oregon. Stanford has put up quite the fight this season and has beat two #2 ranked teams. However, the Ducks do hold a 6-0 record for home games this season, meaning Pape Field holds a serious home-field advantage for them. This is the first time the Ducks have hosted Stanford at home since 2013.

Also traveling from California to Oregon this weekend to face the Ducks is the University of California, Berkely Bears soccer team. The Sunday match will hopefully give the team another win at home to close of the week 7.

Friday, October 5th

Austintown Fitch

Coming off of a hard loss last week, Austintown Fitch is looking to redeem themselves this week against Lakeside. The team is using today for their final preparations before the 7 PM kickoff tomorrow.

Bishop Gorman

The 2018 season has been hard for Bishop Gorman. However, the team had a strong win last weekend and will hopefully continue that into tomorrow night’s game for the school’s Homecoming.

Saturday, October 6th

University of Hawaii

This weekend holds a lot of stakes for the University of Hawaii. First is the Paniolo Trophy. This Mountain West trophy is one of three in the region and currently symbolically held by the Rainbow Warriors. Possibly even more exciting than winning this trophy would be the team’s 200th win in Aloha Stadium on our turf. In 44 season the team has earned a 199-138-4 record, and Saturday could result in pushing the team to 200 wins.

Sunday, October 7th

New York Jets

This Sunday is sure to bring in a lot of fans-both old and young- to Metlife Stadium.  This weekend is Jets Kids Day, meaning the entire family can experience Jets Fest complete with inflatable rides and player cutouts.

Rookie Quarterback Sam Darnold is gearing up to start his second game at home.

 

 

 

 

 

Each of these teams has home facilities that feature Act Global’s brand of synthetic turf. Selected for extreme strength and durability, alongside testing-backed player safety enhancements.  The surface combines science and technology with superior aesthetics to create the ultimate artificial grass system.

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Citrus College Joins the Ranks of World-Class Stadiums with New Xtreme Turf Field

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The new synthetic grass field installed by The KYA Group offers a professional level sports system to Southern California Schools.

Austin, TX- This summer, Citrus College elected to revitalize its main multipurpose field with leading synthetic turf technology. The KYA Group expertly installed Xtreme Turf before practice for the 2018 season began.

As a replacement for the outdated field, this turf system was selected for its reputation for safety and strength. The Citrus College Stadium has a long history of being used as a filming destination, therefore the field must remain camera-ready throughout the year. Xtreme Turf combines science with aesthetics to be safe for athletes, durable against damage, and beautiful for fans.

Citrus College’s new turf offers a bright and bold surface solution for a field that is utilized by multiple sports teams. The vivid markings make it easy for players and fans to distinguish their respective field lines. Finished off with a bold blue and orange border, the synthetic turf field rests beautifully in front of the college’s mountainous surroundings.

“The field couldn’t look better,” comments KYA Regional Director Andrea Ivey while visiting the site after completion. “We can’t wait to get players on the field so they can experience the turf themselves- we know the coaches are excited for game day.”

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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields and has been featured in New York Met Life Stadium 2014 and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.

Weekend Recap On Our Turf

Xtreme Turf Featured in One of the Largest University Synthetic Turf Projects in the Nation

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Northern State University selected Act Global and Kansas Turf as the artificial grass manufacturer and installer for the campus’ new Athletic and Recreation Fields.

Austin, TX- 220,000 square feet of Act Global’s Xtreme Turf was installed at Northern State University in South Dakota to construct an unrivaled facility within the upper Midwest. The multi-field project was designed to enhance the student-athlete experience for both the football and soccer teams.

The new turf fields are part of NSU’s campus master plan to continue to evolve into a modern institution that fulfills the needs of its students. Act Global’s turf was selected for the project due to the brand’s reputation for safety and presence within several NFL stadiums. Northern State was attracted to the proven benefits of Act Global’s turf technology to minimize fatigue-related injuries for its athletes. The execution of installing the new football, soccer, and auxiliary field was completed by Act Global’s partner and industry expert, Kansas Turf.

“It was a great experience working on this project with the Act Global team to create multiple playing surfaces that will allow for safe and high-quality training opportunities for the Northern State University athletic program.” – Jake Farrant, Kansas Turf Owner.

The new Athletic and Recreation Fields have garnered positive attention within the school and its athletic community from the coaches and athletes excited to utilize the facility.

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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, Houston NRG Stadium 2017 and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Earlier this year, Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.