LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Eight programs were recognized as 2026 STADIONIC/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Fields of the Year, the Association announced on Friday afternoon.
Earning recognition are John C. Funk Stadium (NCAA DI – California Baptist University), RCB Bank Sports Complex (NCAA DII – Rogers State University), Jason Bell Park at Taylor Field (NCAA DIII – East Texas Baptist University), Texas A&M-San Antonio Softball Field (NAIA – Texas A&M University-San Antonio), Community Bank Park/Gwen Magee Field (NJCAA – Jones College), College of San Mateo Softball Field (Cal JC – College of San Mateo), CCC Softball Field (NWAC – Clackamas Community College) and Panther Stadium (Washington Union High School(Calif.)).
Three programs – ETBU (2017), Jones College (2021) and Washington Union (2019) – are being recognized for a second time.
"The Bank is a special place and we are honored to call such a beautiful park our home," head coach
Tori Dew said. "
Chris Archie and his crew do a tremendous job at maintaining all aspects of the facility. We are proud and thankful for the NFCA for recognizing our park as one of the best."
NJCAA – Community Bank Park/Gwen Magee Field (Jones)
Head Coach: Tori Dew
Grounds Crew: Chris Archie, Caleb Overland
Founded: 2011
Infield/Outfield: Infield clay, Turface Diamond Mix / hybrid 419 Bermuda grass outfield
Facility Features/Highlights: The park is regarded as one of the premier softball facilities in Mississippi junior college and senior college ranks. Seats 266 (chairback)
This award, made possible by NFCA Official Sponsor STADIONIC, recognizes top fields/stadiums in the nation for their flawless grounds maintenance and exceptional playing surfaces. These locations are selected by the NFCA Events Committee for NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Cal JC, NWAC, and High School.
The winners were nominated by NFCA member coaches and selected by a panel of their peers on the NFCA Events Committee. They will be recognized on Dec. 12 during the NFCA Convention's annual Awards Brunch.
