Concord Minutemen unveil new Jake Field in Dunlap
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Track & FieldThe Concord Minutemen officially opened the revamped Jake Field on August 1, 2026, after playing last season's home games at alternate locations due to the field's demolition. The new facility features artificial turf, a running track, updated bleachers, and a digital scoreboard funded by Everwise Credit Union. A ceremony included speeches from school officials and a welcome back for former head coach Tim Dawson, who returns as an assistant. Athletic director Rick Court is overseeing preparations for the upcoming fall sports season.
- •The new Jake Field replaces the demolished original.
- •Concord played home games at Freed Field and Rice Field last season.
- •The stadium features updated restrooms, concessions, and locker rooms.
- •Former head coach Tim Dawson returns as tight ends coach.
- •Rick Court recently appointed as the athletic director.
- 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Minuteman football returns to revamped Jake Field
"DUNLAP — Last fall, the Concord Minutemen had to pack their travel bags for every football game of the season, even if they were designated as the home team on the scoreboard. Because of the complete demolition of their Jake Field, every home game was played at either Freed Field in Mishawaka or Rice Field in Elkhart. This year, however, the boys in green will be playing on their new home ...
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