Marciano Stadium Reopens For Events

BrocktonPost
BROCKTON--Brockton's Boxers are now back on home turf.
On Friday night, Oct. 22, thousands of fans, players and alumni celebrated the reopening of Marciano Stadium after months of $1.2 million renovations at the field, including a new track, turf field, goal posts, lighting and drainage.
The evening also marked the debut of the 150-piece BHS Marching Band’s new uniforms –the first in 20 years – and the first time members of Boxer nation got a glimpse of the band’s new “Rocky”-themed half-time show.
The football team, the second Brockton squad to play on the new field following a soccer game Thursday night, made the best of homefield advantage and beat the Durfee Hilltoppers, 42-27 to improve its record to 4-3.
“This is a celebration of Brockton. We are a close-knit city with a small-town feel, and we believe in our kids and we set high expectations for all," said Superintendent
of Schools Matthew H. Malone. “I want thank Mayor Balzotti, the City Council and School Committee for committing the funds to refurbish the stadium for our students and our community to enjoy,” he said.