Sports in Kansas has released its annual list of softball coach of the year finalists in Kansas. The lists are determined by a statewide media panel in Kansas. Winners will be announced next week.
Sports in Kansas 2-1A Softball Coach of the Year Finalists
Kyle McConnaughey, Troy
Kris Bell, Ell-Saline
Jenna Catloth, Richmond-Central Heights
Annie Dellasega, Pittsburg-Colgan
Roger Converse, Mission Valley
Kailey Swann, Belle Plaine
Michelle Womacks, Bluestem
David Friess, Spearville
Sheri Patteson, West Elk
Creighton Winters, Burlingame
Joe Dee Tarbutton, Wabaunsee
Sports in Kansas 3A Softball Coach of the Year Finalists
Cassie Rhuems, Frontenac
Lisa Mays, Prairie View
John Nitsch, Rossville
Brenda Dahl, Santa Fe Trail
Matt Johnson, Cheney
Aimee Saporito, Columbus
Ross Bruggeman, Kingman
Dustin San Romani, Council Grove
Tim Boxberger, Hoisington/Central Plains
Erin Myers, Scott City
Sports in Kansas 4A Softball Coach of the Year Finalists
Chuck Schrader, Andale-Garden Plain
James Pearson, Bishop Miege
Tyler Hampton, Clearwater
Beth Jackett, Chanute
Bill Finucane, Eudora
Chris Rose, Ottawa
Jeri Brummett, Rock Creek
Carlene McManigal, Holton
Luke Meyer, Wamego
Jesse Kollmeyer, Mulvane
Dawn Richter, Clay Center
Sports in Kansas 5A Softball Coach of the Year Finalists
Danny Park, Newton
Susan Mayberry, Basehor-Linwood
Steve Harshberger, Bishop Carroll
Corey Jones, Valley Center
Jessica Wedermyer, Blue Valley Southwest
Amber Brunswig, Eisenhower
Jay Monhollon, Topeka Seaman
A.J. Terry, Pittsburg
Corey Katzer, Spring Hill
Sports in Kansas 6A Softball Coach of the Year Finalists
Shane Miles, Topeka High
Elizabeth Stover, Washburn Rural
Julie True, Shawnee Mission North
Christy Weve, Derby
Joanne Calvin, Gardner-Edgerton
Cody Stucky, Wichita Northwest
Bree Ederer, Olathe North