“Lycoming College is happy to partner with the City of Williamsport on a project that benefits both the College campus and the broader community,” said Kent Trachte, president of Lycoming. “Our $3 million investment in this field indicates both our commitment to athletics as part of the Lycoming College student experience and to the quality of life in Williamsport and Lycoming County.” Located just north of campus, the field was home to Lycoming baseball through the 1950s until the team moved to Bowman Field on the west side of town. In addition to collegiate play, the complex will be perfect to host high school and local summer competitions. The College has committed to investing $3 million in the baseball field, and the first phase of the project is expected to be complete in late March, allowing the Warriors to move into the new home field this year. Lycoming has worked with architecture firm Derck & Edson to ensure the field both enriches and preserves Brandon Park’s landscape, while also creating an enjoyable experience for fans and athletes alike. “The Brandon Park project is one of the most significant commitments in the history of Lycoming athletics,” Director of Athletics Mike Clark ’93 said. “We are not just ensuring the success of the baseball program — this project will bind the men’s and women’s tennis program to Brandon Park, and it creates a nice flow from the campus to Brandon Park to the Shangraw Athletic Complex two blocks north of the baseball field.” Part one of the phased project has expanded the field to a collegiate-sized field with 325-370-390-370-325 dimensions from left to right field. Field turf was installed for the playing surface along with netting, fencing, dugouts, and a scoreboard. Batting cages and bullpens are also part of the initial investment, making the field at Brandon Park ideal for a Division III baseball team. Stands, a press box, restrooms, and lighting will follow in later phases of construction. Naming opportunities are still available for the new facility and can be secured by contacting Glenn Smith II ’07, associate director of major gifts and athletics development, at smithg@lycoming.edu or 570-321-4455. ild ildit… it…By Joe Guistina 11 www.lycoming.edu
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