Emily Brislen and Bryan Ashby named Stark County Coaches of the Year

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Emily Brislen and Bryan Ashby named Stark County Coaches of the Year
Summary

Emily Brislen from Louisville High School and Bryan Ashby from Hoover High School have been named the Stark County Coaches of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Brislen guided the Louisville softball team to a Division III state runner-up finish, receiving 73.59% of the total votes. Ashby led the Hoover baseball team to its first state tournament since 1999 and garnered 70.25% of the votes. The overall voting comprised 7,200 ballots, reflecting on the achievements of local high school athletic programs this past school year.

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  • Brislen led Louisville softball to the state tournament.
  • Hoover baseball reached its first state tournament since 1999.
  • Brislen received 73.59% of the vote.
  • Ashby received 70.25% of the vote.
  • Overall, 7,200 votes were cast for the awards.
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  • 9:46 AMYahoo SportsEmily Brislen, Bryan Ashby win Stark Country Coaches of the Year vote
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Here's who won the voting for the 2025-26 Stark County Coaches of the Year.

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