Joe Saucier wins Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year award

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Joe Saucier wins Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year award
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Joe Saucier, head coach of Columbia softball, was named Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year on June 10, following his team's impressive season culminating in a state championship. Under his leadership, the team improved from a.500 record to a 29-3 finish, achieving dramatic playoff victories, including a 6-5 win over Seminole and a narrow 3-2 win against Lake Wales in the final. Saucier was chosen based on votes from sportswriters statewide, narrowly defeating fellow coach Lexi Alexander of Pace. The recognition highlights Saucier's significant impact in just his second year with the Tigers. Last week, he was also named Class 4A Coach of the Year.

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  • Saucier led Columbia to a 29-3 record this season.
  • The team won the state championship with close playoff wins.
  • Saucier won six first-place votes, edging out Lexi Alexander.
  • He was previously named Class 4A Coach of the Year.
  • Trenton's Kevin Benson finished third in Coach of the Year voting.
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  • 4:35 PMYahoo SportsColumbia softball's Joe Saucier named Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year
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Columbia softball went from a team barely above .500 to a state championship. On Wednesday, Joe Saucier was named Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year.

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