SPEARFISH, S.D. – Black Hills State University softball coach, Lane Leedy, has announced her resignation after five years at the helm of the Yellow Jackets. Leedy has stepped down in order to take a position closer to her family.

"I would like to thank Athletic Director Jhett Albers, Senior Women's Administration Colleen Mischke, and the outstanding coaching staff at Black Hills State University for the opportunity to coach the Yellow Jackets these past five years," said Leedy. "As I leave BHSU for a coaching opportunity at the University of Findlay to be closer to family, I am so grateful for this team and this community, and all of the lessons I have learned. The outpouring of love and support from alumni and donors for the Yellow Jacket athletic programs is second to none and I am going to miss it all."

Leedy has been the coach of the Green and Gold for five seasons. During that time, she has led BHSU to a new season high for wins and conference wins. During the 2019 season, the Yellow Jackets won 10 RMAC games, and competed for a spot in the conference tournament up to the final day of the season.

A search for a new head coach of the softball team will begin immediately.

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Black Hills State is located in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota, sponsoring 13 NCAA sports with membership in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, the NCAA emerging sport of women's triathlon and NIRA rodeo. For all information regarding Yellow Jacket Athletics, please visit BHSUAthletics.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @BHSUAthletics.

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