Centenary Lacrosse | Centenary College of Louisiana Lacrosse - FacilitiesMayo Field
For most teams, success on the field is the result of hard work and preparation. At Centenary, the formula is no different as not only do we receive great efforts from our athletes, but from coaches, administration, and alumni as well. As a result, both the Gents lacrosse program enjoy fine facilities in which to train and compete.
Mayo Field has served as the home site for all Centenary soccer contests since the inception of the men’s program in 1979. Originally referred to as the Centenary Soccer Complex, the field was renamed in 2001 in honor of Lewis Mayo. Mayo, the father of former Gents player Eric Mayo, lost his life heroically fighting a fire while serving the Houston, Texas, area as a member of the fire department. His family graciously donated the funds that allowed Centenary to erect a quality lighting system. The first-ever night soccer game at Centenary was played on August 31, 2001, against Georgia Southern University. A memorial to Lewis Mayo stands at the entryway to the field named in his honor.
Various other upgrades and additions have been made to Mayo Field over the past several years. New stands for seating were installed in 2000 that now allows for a crowd of 500 to comfortably cheer on the Ladies and Gents. A physical plant building was transformed in 2000 to house a new locker room and three offices for the coaches and staff.
In 2001, a new building for concessions and restrooms was added next to the playing field to provide a better overall experience for all fans that visit Mayo Field.
2002 brought on several upgrades to the field itself. The chain link fencing that surrounded the field was torn down and new black iron fencing was installed to enhance the overall look. The playing surface was improved with the addition of an underground drainage system that will allow the field to remain playable in adverse weather conditions. Most recently, netting was hung behind both goals to limit the amount of balls that leave the playing area.
With contributions from generous alumni and friends of the college, the Centenary lacrosse program will look to continue to make a trip to Mayo Field an enjoyable experience for all of those involved.
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