Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi has purchased 149 acres of property and plans to continue the development of a new Northern Athletic Complex on its current property. The costs of the purchase and the development were not disclosed.
The new 149-acre property has increased the school’s total acreage from 118 to 267. The property is located near the crossroads of 12 Mile Road and South Hill Road in Lyon Township, 2.5 miles west of the school’s main campus.
Ed Turek, the school’s president, says the nearly 100-year-old institution closed on the property on Jan. 16. No plans for the property have been shared with the public, but the space will allow the school to continue to develop its Vision 100 plan.
Turek also announced the development of the school’s new Northern Athletic Complex, opening in spring 2026. The complex will feature two turf fields for sub-varsity use, a nine-lane track, a dedicated throwing area, a hospitality building with concessions, team room, bathrooms, and an additional parking lot.
The new track and field complex will be named after Catholic Central’s long-time track coach and teacher Tony Magni. The throwing complex will be named for former Catholic Central English teacher and long-time throwing coach Gene Grewe. Both are considered legendary figures in the Shamrock community, known for their dedication to CC’s track and field success.
Last year, the high school announced the development of the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science as part of its Vision 100 plan, scheduled to open this summer.
