Black Hills State soccer will promote Justin Griffith to be its Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season.

"Coach Griffith has been assisting our women's soccer program this past year, and we are fortunate to have him agree to serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of this spring season," said Athletic Director Jhett Albers.

Prior to taking over head coaching duties, Griffith has served in an assistant coaching role with the soccer program since 2018.

"I am excited to continue working with an inspiring group of women as we prepare for the fast-approaching Spring RMAC season," said Griffith. "I strongly believe in focusing equally on the athletic achievements and academic accomplishments of student athletes, and that will continue to be a priority. I look forward to empowering our student athletes to be their best and aspire to bring the best out of them."

Griffith will lead the team as they play their abbreviated spring season that was previously postponed last fall due to COVID-19.

So far this season, the women's soccer team is 0-2 with early-season non-conference losses to Minot State (2-0) on Feb. 5, and UMary (6-1) on Feb. 6.

The Yellow Jackets have 11 games remaining on their 2021 spring schedule, including five upcoming non-conference matches, and six RMAC competitions to end the year.

BHSU will next play Friday, March 5 at Colorado Christian at 3 p.m.