06/22/2026
A new chapter for Arlington High Football starts now! Today, we officially cut the ribbon on the new 21,000-square-foot football field house designed to support student-athletes for generations to come.
The facility includes a 6,500-square-foot weight room, an acceleration turf area, locker room with 103 lockers, an athletic training room for our partner OrthoSouth, coaches and referee offices and multiple spaces for film study and specialized coaching - including a mezzanine area overlooking the field. Every square foot was designed with one goal in mind: helping athletes reach their full potential.
"Our responsibility is to make decisions that benefit students not only today, but for years to come," said Superintendent Dr. Allison Clark. "As Arlington continues to grow, we're committed to investing in facilities and programs that strengthen opportunities for students and families while being responsible stewards of community resources. This field house is a reflection of that commitment, positions the Tigers for continued success tomorrow and represents what can happen when a community believes in its schools. I'm especially proud that we've been able to make investments like this while remaining debt free."
The celebration became even more meaningful when AHS alumnus and newly drafted Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jake Golday returned home to help cut the ribbon. AHS Football Head Coach Jeb Jones also surprised him with his high school jersey.
Golday’s journey serves as a powerful reminder of where hard work, perseverance and dedication can lead. From Friday nights at AHS to college football and now the NFL, his story mirrors the aspirations of many of the students who will walk through these doors.
"It all started here," Golday told us. "Having this new facility is only going to help your odds to get you to that next level."
Golday encouraged current and future Tigers to embrace their own path and stay focused on the work required to achieve their goals. "Everyone's journey doesn't look the same," he said. "My journey has been different than many others, but what matters is how you're going to work each and every day to reach that goal.”
"I carry so much with me from this community,” he continued. “College was never too big of a struggle for me because of the education I got here. But on top of that, I had a great community behind me, especially the brotherhood I found through football. To come back and see that support system continue to grow means a lot."
