Mount Marty University and Yankton School District partner to install new video board at Crane Youngworth Field

Mount Marty University (MMU) and the Yankton School District have joined together to provide a new video board for Crane Youngworth Field. The two partners completed the project in July and in time for the new school year. 

Previously, Crane Youngworth Field had an 8x6 foot video board that was installed in 2007 as well as a scoreboard, also known as a slim board. Both institutions wanted to improve the spectator experience at the historic field. The shared field between Mount Marty and the Yankton School District now has a 21x13 foot video board with a 9.9 mm LED pixel pitch for high-definition images.

Wayne Kindle, superintendent of the Yankton School District, said, “We have had a very good partnership with Mount Marty University in many areas over the years. The video board is another example of us working together and sharing resources to make this happen at Crane Youngworth Field.”

With this new technology, more opportunities are possible to increase fan engagement, recognize sponsorships, showcase player highlights and even display team pre-game introduction videos. “The board will provide state of the art video for the many activities hosted at Crane Youngworth, enhancing both the fan and student experience,” said Kindle. 

Marc Long, president of Mount Marty University, said, “MMU is pleased to partner with the Yankton School District to enhance the enjoyment and viewing experience for our players and those that attend the sporting events of both institutions. Crane Youngworth Field is a special place, and we look forward to supporting MMU and Yankton High School athletes and our community with this new project in the months to come.”

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ABOUT MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1936 by the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery, Mount Marty University is South Dakota's only Catholic institution of higher education. Located along the bluffs of the Missouri River in Yankton, with additional locations in Watertown and Sioux Falls, Mount Marty offers undergraduate and graduate degrees focusing on student and alumni success in high-demand fields such as health sciences, education, criminal justice, business, accounting, and more. A community of learners in the Benedictine tradition, Mount Marty emphasizes academic excellence and develops well-rounded students with intellectual competence, professional and personal skills and moral, spiritual and social values. To learn more, visit mountmarty.edu.