Larry Wilcox Stadium

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Larry Wilcox Stadium
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Larry Wilcox Stadium
Former namesRaven Stadium
Location Atchison, Kansas
Owner Benedictine College
Operator Benedictine Ravens
SurfaceField Turf [1]
Tenants
Benedictine Ravens

Larry Wilcox Stadium is a sport stadium in Atchison, Kansas, United States. The facility is primarily used by Benedictine College for college football, track and field. It is also host to other university and city athletic and non-athletic events including local high school football games. [2]

The stadium was named for then-current Benedictine football coach and former athletic director Larry Wilcox. The facility has hosted multiple National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics football playoff games during its use. [3]

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References

  1. "Larry Wilcox Stadium transforms playing surface with "FieldTurf"". ECircuitOnline.com. November 30, 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  2. "O'Malley Field at Larry Wilcox Stadium". Victory Sports Network. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  3. Sampson, Justin (November 20, 2013). "Benedictine Set to Host First Playoff Game in 12 Years". StJoeChannel.com. Retrieved December 1, 2013.

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