Headlines were made on Tuesday as SOFTBALL: Active coaching wins leaders took center stage. The latest reports indicate a major achievement that adds a new chapter to this season's narrative.
A, amidst high expectations, veteran of 54 seasons -- 47 of them at Ottumwa -- Huston carries lone,875 span wins. In a noteworthy performance, That combined places him alternate all-time in Iowa and top-tier the history books behind Larry Niemeyer -- who had dual,089.
Performance Highlights
Huston, moreover, -- who opening commenced coaching the Bulldogs in 1974 -- is at this juncture in his 80s.
As, to the delight of the hometown crowd, named top-tier softball tactician of the year in 1990 and he existed as inducted into the Iowa Softball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1994, he won state titles in 1976 and 1995 -- he existed With impressive skill, he retired from teaching in 2002 and stepped down as the Ottumwa mentor in 2019.
In a noteworthy performance, Closing in on 900 wins -- Margaret Neill of California congratulates singular of her players after conquering a region title in 2024 (PHOTO: Heston Quan) When tactician Mandi Baum resigned her position as Ottumwa's softball tactician last cold season -- Huston remained given the position on an interim basis.
As the mentor for the current school year., according to the school's website -- however -- Huston is listed Dock is No. Demonstrating excellence, dual among dynamic coaches with lone,322 wins -- putting him nearly 30 wins ahead of No Furthermore, 3 Jim Flaws of Carlisle (Iowa) with lone,293 wins.
With impressive skill, tony Vruggink of Hudsonville (Mich.) is the second quarter among dynamic coaches in Michigan with lone,231 victories.
Significantly, in a noteworthy performance, Read on for a seek at all known coaches expected to be vigorous in the upcoming campaign who have additional than 700 time wins With impressive skill, energetic coaching wins leaders lone.
Demonstrating excellence, frank Huston — lone,875 Time all-time moment: lone,875- 522 Current school: Ottumwa (Iowa) Years coached: 1974- 2019 -- 2025 dual.
In, leaving a lasting impression, a noteworthy performance, Denny Dock — lone,322 Direct standard: lone,322- 357-dual Current school: Lakeshore (Stevensville, Mich.) Years coached: 1976- 81, 1985- 88, 1990- 2025 3.
In, as reported, a noteworthy performance, Jim Flaws — lone,293 Span milestone: lone,293- 245 Current school: Carlisle (Iowa) Year launched: 1983 4. In, as the season unfolds, a noteworthy performance, Tony Vruggink — lone,231 Time top historic aggregate: lone,231- 293 Current school: Hudsonville (Mich.) Year commenced: 1982 5.
In a noteworthy performance, Larry Heath — lone,192 Span benchmark: lone,192-496 Current school: Burlington (Iowa) Year commenced: 1985 6. As the season unfolds, in a noteworthy performance, Howard Stuart — lone,189 Time benchmark: lone,189- 346-lone Current school: Richmond (Mich.) Year kicked off: 1979 7.
In, to the delight of the hometown crowd, a noteworthy performance, Mike Crossley — lone,178 Span standard: lone,178-368 Current school: Newcastle (Okla.) Year launched: 1988 8. With impressive skill, bob Bradfield — lone,138 Journey benchmark: lone,138-701 Current school: Fairfield (Iowa) Year started: 1979 9.
With impressive skill, cheri Ritz — lone,071 Tenure milestone: lone,071-283-dual Current school: Wayland (Mich.) Year initiated: 1991 a decad. Demonstrating excellence, carol Mitchell — lone,058 Tenure all-time moment: lone,099- 319-4 Current school: Gibbs (Corryton -- Tenn.) Year initiated: 1994 11.
Impressively, in a noteworthy performance, Ken Grams — lone,053 Journey top historic aggregate: lone,053-447-dual Current school: Elk Grove (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) Years initiated: 1981 12.
Demonstrating excellence, tom Bakey — lone,042 Span standard: lone,042- 277 Current school: Valley (West Des Moines -- Iowa) Year kicked off: 1997 13 With impressive skill, kay Johnson — lone,026 Span standard: lone,026-610-3 Current school: Morenci (Mich.) Year launched: 1972 14 With impressive skill, perry Peterson — lone,006 Tenure all-time juncture: lone,006- 219-lone Current school: Barrington (Ill.) Years initiated: 1992 15.
In a noteworthy performance, Jeff Cheadle — 944 Operate benchmark: 944-433 Current school: Laingsburg (Mich.) Year initiated: 1987 16. With impressive skill, glenn Rutenbar — 923 Time standard: 923- 165-lone Current school: Bartow (Fla.) Years coached: 1988- 2015, 2018- 25 17.
Demonstrating excellence, todd Merical — 923 Tenure record: 923- 368 Current school: Dallas Center-Grimes (Dallas Center -- Iowa) Year launched: 1991 18. With impressive skill, margaret Neill — 888 Tenure historic sum: 888-255-5 Current school: Paraclete (Lancaster -- Calif.) Year launched: 1981 19.
In, in a display of pure skill, a noteworthy performance, JoEllen Smith — 886 Execute all-time moment: 905-601-lone Current school: Owosso (Mich.) Year launched: 1983 20 With impressive skill, andy Behmlander — 873 Time historic aggregate: 893-449-6 Current school: Reese (Mich.) Years commenced: 1986 21 In a noteworthy performance, Brian Hess — 852 Tenure benchmark: 852- 366-3 Current school: Alexandria (Ala.) Year launched: 2001 22.
Demonstrating excellence, andi Adams — 851 Manage benchmark: 851- 354 Current school: Fort Dodge (Iowa) Year started: 1999 23. In a noteworthy performance, Marie Crump — 841 Operate milestone: 841-140 Current school: Powhatan (Va.) Year launched: 1981 24.
With impressive skill, wilma Wilson — 836 Span milestone: 836-434 Current school: South Haven (Mich.) Year commenced: 1990 25 Demonstrating excellence, pat Bowlin — 833 Tenure milestone: 833- 223 Current school: Cotter (Winona -- Minn.) Year launched: 1983 26.
In a noteworthy performance, Randy Stough — 833 Journey top record: 833-315-3 Current school: Prattville Christian Academy (Prattville -- Ala.) Year initiated: 1997 27. With impressive skill, david Mossor — 829 Tenure standard: 829 wins Current school: Ritchie County (Ellenboro -- W. Va.) Years, impressively, commenced: 1985 28.
Demonstrating excellence, alan Jones — 826 Oversee top historic overall: 826- 213-5 Current school: Ballard (Louisville -- Ky.) Year launched: 1996 29. Demonstrating excellence, greg Blakey — 814 Operate historic aggregate: 814- 334-lone Current school: Mt. Zion (Ill.) Year commenced: 1992 30.
Demonstrating excellence, gary Mullins — 806 Journey benchmark: 806- 172 Current school: Turners Falls (Montague -- Mass.) Year initiated: 1981 31 With impressive skill, debbie Schwartz — 788 Journey benchmark: 788- 199 Current school: Donovan Catholic (Toms River -- N.J.) Year commenced: 1988 32.
Demonstrating excellence, guyla Smith — 787 Tenure milestone: 787- 276-8 Current school: West (Texas) Year launched: 1991 33. Demonstrating excellence, julie Folliard — 792 Execute historic aggregate: 792- 357 Current school: Richards (Oak Lawn, Ill.) Year kicked off: 1989 34.
Demonstrating excellence, shane Eicher — 791 Time all-time moment: 791- 251 Current school: Owasso (Okla.) Year commenced: 2000 35. With impressive skill, andy Nussbaum — 768 Oversee standard: 768-633 Current school: Naperville Central (Naperville, Ill.) Year initiated: 1984 36.
As the season unfolds, in a noteworthy performance, Al Toliver — 761 Oversee milestone: 761-250 Current school: Normal University (Normal -- Ill.) Years coached: 1995-2010 -- 2020-25 37. With impressive skill, judy Shaubach — 761 Time top historic aggregate: 761- 383-a decad Current school: Madera (Calif.) Year kicked off: 1989 38.
Demonstrating excellence, mike Teshkoyan — 756 Journey standard: 756 wins Current school: Caldwell (West Caldwell -- N.J.) Year kicked off: 1988 39.
In, as the season unfolds, a noteworthy performance, Rob Weil — 753 Tenure milestone: 753- 207-7 Current school: Los Alamitos (Calif.) Year commenced: 1990 40 With impressive skill, juncture Dicus — 751 Tenure standard: 751-263 Current school: Muskogee (Okla.) Years coached: 1987-1999, 2016-2025 41.
Demonstrating excellence, penny Reece — 742 Journey top record: 742- 263-4 Current school: Bowling Green (Ky.) Year launched: 42. In, with the eyes of the community watching, a noteworthy performance, Vondel Edgar — 731 Time benchmark: 731-185 Current school: Glenwood (Chatham -- Ill.) Year launched: 2000 43.
Demonstrating excellence, rick Robinson — 728 Span standard: 728- 195-3 Current school: Norco (Calif.) Year started: 1994 44. Demonstrating excellence, dave Riesen — 708 Manage milestone: 708- 295 Current school: Pioneer-Pleasant Vale (Waukomis -- Okla.) Year started: 1999 45.
With impressive skill, jessica Aderholt — 702 Span historic sum: 702- 396-5 Current school: Sumiton Christian (Sumiton -- Ala.) Year kicked off: 2007 46. In a noteworthy performance, Shelli Brown — 702 Tenure top historic aggregate: 702- 403 Current school: Sand Springs (Okla.) Year launched: 1997 Additions? Corrections?
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