Salem High School graduate and SEMO softball standout Delaney Kell has been named MTC Coach of the Year after an impressive first season as head coach of the Odin/Patoka/Sandoval Lady Eagles. Kell’s recognition highlights a successful year for the program, which also saw Annabelle Garrett earn First Team All-MTC honors, while teammates Gwen Belcher, Bella Pearce, and Kenzi Wilkerson were named Honorable Mention. For Kell, one of Salem’s all-time softball greats, the award marks an outstanding start to her coaching career.
OPS Gets Honored For Softball Season….Kell Named MTC Coach of the Year
WJBD Staff
Jun 5, 2026 | 6:51 AM
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