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An aerial view of Archbishop Riordan High School’s state-of-the-art $3.2 million multi-sport field and athletic complex, dedicated Nov. 9. (Photo by Sean Kurtelo)
November 18, 2019
Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco formally dedicated its state-of-the-art $3.2 million multi-sport field and athletic complex Nov. 9 before a crowd of 2,500 students, alumni, parents and friends of the school. Upgrades include new baseball dugouts and batting cages, renovated press box, stands, and concession area, repainted track, and graphics highlighting the great athletic history of Riordan.
The name of the complex, Mayer Family Field at The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Athletic Complex, honors the Mayer Family and Gellert Foundation, who have both loyally supported Riordan and Catholic education in San Francisco for decades.
“The whole school definitely has something to be proud of,” said first-year head coach Mark Modeste. “It will have a huge impact moving forward.” Representing approximately 20 percent of the area of Riordan’s campus, the field is lined for football, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse and will benefit not only Riordan students but also those from all archdiocesan schools for years to come.