Lumberjack Stadium is a 1,000 seat

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owned by

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. It is home to the

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women's soccer, cross country, and outdoor

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teams.

History

In 1957, the

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team played on the field from 1960 to 1977, later relocating to the

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Renovation

In 2011, the stadium went through a major $106 million renovation that connected it to the school's new Health and Learning Center (HLC). The new modern facilities for the stadium included 1,000 covered seats, newly painted field, offices, locker rooms, concessions, and a resurfaced track. The field itself was renamed Max Spilsbury Field at Lumberjack Stadium.

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