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Concord officially opens new Jake Field for football and athletics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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Summary

Concord Schools held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Jake Field on July 31, 2026, attended by around 150 community members. The field, sponsored by Everwise Credit Union, was relocated 40 feet south and features a turf surface, a video scoreboard, new bleachers, and an eight-lane track. This $14.8 million project replaces the previous facility that the Minutemen played on while their field was under construction in 2025. Concord football coach Craig Koehler expressed excitement about the field's significance for the program's future, emphasizing it as a place for students and families to build memories. The facility will benefit various athletic teams including football, band, and girls flag football.

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By the Numbers

•Jake Field was rebuilt for the 2026-27 school year.
•Construction results from a sectional loss to Warsaw in 2024.
•The project cost $14.8 million, funded in part by community sponsors.
•New amenities include LED lighting, a press box, and concession stands.
•The field honors Larry 'Jake' Jackowiak, a former teacher and administrator.

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Concord cuts the ribbon on the new Jake Field

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DUNLAP — Concord football coach Craig Koehler is still a little in awe of the new field that his Minutemen will play on this season. But he also knows what it took to get to this point. Friday afternoon, Concord Schools cut the ribbon on the new Jake Field sponsored by Everwise Credit Union, which was moved 40 feet south and completely rebuilt to get ready for the 2026-27 school year. There ...
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