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26 schools use the "Centurions" mascot.
Most common states: California (5), Kentucky (3), Illinois (2)
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Meet the Centurions, a mascot that's all about strength, leadership, and a touch of ancient Roman flair. This tough-sounding, weapon-wielding mascot is inspired by Roman officers who commanded groups of 50 to 100 soldiers, known as centuries. Centurions were the epitome of leadership and courage, rising from the ranks through their intellect, virtue, and bravery 🛡️. In schools, the Centurion mascot symbolizes these qualities, encouraging students to embody faith, reason, and excellence, just like the Centurions mentioned in the New Testament . This mascot is pretty popular, with around 26 schools adopting it, and it's especially well-liked in the Northeast. So, if you're a student at one of these schools, you're part of a tradition that values strength, dignity, and honor. Whether you're on the football field or in the classroom, being a Centurion means you're part of a legacy that's all about achieving greatness 🏆.
Hear how the Centurions fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Centurions banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Brooks
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Nebraska. With 2 schools per million residents, the Centurions is part of daily conversations here.”
Avery Carter
Nebraska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Centurions delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Lopez
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
26 schools in our database use the Centurions mascot across 17 states.
The Centurions shows up most in California (5), Kentucky (3), and Illinois (2). Ne also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Centurions as a Person and Warrior mascot. Programs note that it is depicting a weapon, known for its tough tone, and inspired by a historical figure.
High School programs adopt the Centurions most often (17 schools). Other (7) and Elementary (2) also feature this mascot.