DWU Softball Head Coach Tommy Downs Resigns Following Record-Breaking Season

DWU softball head coach Tommy Downs resigns following record-breaking season

MITCHELL — Following a record-breaking campaign, the Dakota Wesleyan University softball team is looking for its next leader. Tigers head coach Tommy Downs has resigned from the program following three seasons with the team, DWU athletic director Ross Cimpl confirmed to the Mitchell Republic on Friday. Under Downs’ leadership, the Tigers posted their best season in their history in 2025, setting nine team records, including wins (34), batting av…

Turnquist Named Head Softball Coach - Monmouth College Athletics

Monmouth College alum Heather Turnquist has been named Monmouth College softball coach. Turnquist has been part of the Monmouth athletic department since July 2019 as Administrative Assistant and Senior Women's Administrator while also helping as a volunteer coach for the softball team in 2025.