Joe Saucier wins Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year award

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.

• 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Columbia softball's Joe Saucier named Florida Dairy Farmers Coach of the Year