Edgewood Complex Approved
Madison Plan Commission approves new athletic complex for Edgewood High School students
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Edgewood High School in Madison, Wisconsin has launched a campaign called "The Home Field Advantage" to build a new athletic complex on its existing fields, according to WMTV15 News. The goal is to let football, soccer, track, and lacrosse teams finally compete on their own turf — something they currently cannot do.
The plan calls for four new buildings, including a stadium and two storage facilities, built by modifying the school's current athletic fields. The Madison Plan Commission gave the proposal a unanimous thumbs-up, clearing a key early hurdle, WMTV15 News reported.
Edgewood Teams Have Long Played Away From Home
For years, Edgewood student-athletes have had no home venue of their own. Teams in football, soccer, track, and lacrosse have been forced to travel to other sites just to play their "home" games. That puts Edgewood at a real disadvantage compared to other schools, according to Fox 10 TV.
The new complex would change that. With a proper stadium and supporting buildings on campus, students would have a true home field. Coaches and school leaders say this matters for team spirit, fan support, and fair competition, KCRG reported.
Four Buildings Planned on Existing Athletic Fields
The project calls for four structures to be built on Edgewood's current athletic grounds. Those include a stadium and two storage buildings, with a fourth building also in the plans, WMTV15 News reported. The school is not starting from scratch — it is working with land it already owns.
By using the existing fields, the school can keep costs down and avoid the need to buy new land. The design aims to serve multiple sports teams at once, making it a shared home base for a wide range of athletes, according to WSMV.
Madison Plan Commission Votes Unanimously to Approve
The proposal cleared its first major test when the Madison Plan Commission voted unanimously in favor of the project, WTOC reported. A unanimous vote means every member on the commission supported the plan — no one voted against it.
That approval is an important step, but it is not the last one. The project still needs to move through additional stages before construction can begin. The campaign is now working to raise the funds needed to make the complex a reality, according to KBTX.
What the Home Field Would Mean for Student Athletes
Having a home field is about more than convenience. It means students get to hear their own crowd cheering for them. It means families do not have to travel far just to watch a game. And it gives teams a sense of pride and identity tied to their school, Fox 10 TV reported.
For a school with active football, soccer, track, and lacrosse programs, a shared on-campus complex could reshape the student experience. Edgewood's campaign name says it all — the school wants its students to finally have "The Home Field Advantage," KCRG noted.
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