Ball diamonds at Lincoln High School are getting a major facelift this fall.

The Logan County district will be adding artificial turf to the baseball and softball diamonds on the school's campus. Superintendent Dwight Stricklin explains they are also adding new dugouts and the track is getting a minor adjustment.

According to Stricklin, they are prioritizing the ball diamonds first over football because in the spring months, those sports saw nearly 40 rainouts because of wet weather. He feels this will allow those sports to get more games in and it can be an opportunity for other teams in the community to use their facilities if they need.

The Lincoln school district is taking advantage of the one-cent sales tax in Logan County. Stricklin says that tax has been immensely beneficial to addressing facility improvements. He does note, ARPA money is helping with some things. 

In addition to the outdoor sports improvements that are wrapping up this fall, Stricklin indicates those are part of a plan of facility updates at the high school. He indicates next year they have several in-building updates they are going to make.

Lincoln High School's first home football game isn't until Sept. 9 as the tack gets wrapped up.