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TUSD board unanimously renames Cherry Field the Oscar Romero Ballpark

Tucson Unified School District Governing Board · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The Tucson Unified School District governing board voted 5–0 to rename Cherry Field at Tucson High in honor of longtime coach Oscar Romero after family members, former players and community members urged the board to approve the change.

Tucson Unified School District’s governing board on Feb. 10 voted unanimously to rename Cherry Field at Tucson High as the Oscar Romero Ballpark at Cherry Field.

Principal John Lonza introduced the request and family members and former players gave testimony about Coach Romero’s four decades of service. Lonza asked the board to “consider renaming the Cherry Field Baseball Field to the Oscar Romero…

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