Holly and Holly Jr. honored as NFCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (June 1, 2021) – Head coach Wes Holly and assistant coach Wes Holly Jr. were recognized as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Region I Coaching Staff of the Year on Tuesday afternoon.
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (June 1, 2021) – Head coach Wes Holly and assistant coach Wes Holly Jr. were recognized as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Region I Coaching Staff of the Year on Tuesday afternoon.
The Buffs made their first-ever trip to the NAIA Softball World Series in 2021. Milligan swept through the Lawrenceville bracket in the NAIA Softball Opening Round, including a 4-2 win host and eighth-ranked Georgia Gwinnett.
Milligan captured the Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season title for the first time since 2012 and reached third NAIA Opening Round in the last five seasons.
The Buffs finished the year with a 32-9 record (22-4 AAC) and peaked at No. 19 in the NFCA NAIA Top 25. Holly was named conference coach of the year for the ninth time in his 33 year career.