Charles C. Marcus Field is the home of Jefferson County Youth Football and is an excellent example of how a public-private partnership can work.  This excellent facility is a collaboration of efforts between the City of Ranson, Jefferson County Youth Football League and Marcus Enterprises.  The facility was constructed by Marcus Enterprises as part of its Briar Run Development and deeded to the City of Ranson.  Through an agreement and partnership, Jefferson County Youth Football manages the facility for the City of Ranson and the Ranson Parks and Recreation Commission. 

Jimmy Pierson and Kenny Anders started the league in 1989. They had 74 kids, which included cheerleaders, spread across 3 teams. They played on a softball field in Lee Town and practiced wherever they could find enough grass. The league was incorporated that same year as a non-profit corporation.

Today JCYFL has about 700 kids.  Each of the 6 teams has a PeeWee (6-7), Freshman (8-9), Junior Varsity (10-11), and Varsity (12-13) squad that includes its compliment of cheerleaders. Once selected for a team, during the yearly draft, the child will remain on that team until they reach the maximum age of 13. All their siblings will participate on that same team as well.

For more information about Jefferson County Youth Football, contact jcyfl.net