Who should be Big Bend softball's coach of the year? Vote now

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TL;DR

Five coaches are in the running for Big Bend's Coach of the Year, including last year's winner Sally Wheeler. The finalists are Sally Wheeler, Dennis Gorham, Kelly Harris, Cyndi Jevyak, and Sonja Bass, with voting now open for the public.

Key points

Five coaches are finalists for Big Bend Coach of the Year
Sally Wheeler is a favorite, having won last year
Other finalists include Dennis Gorham, Kelly Harris, Cyndi Jevyak, and Sonja Bass
Voting is currently open for readers
The competition remains wide open

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There is no shortage of elite softball coaching in the Big Bend, but five stand above the rest this season as contenders for All–Big Bend Coach of the Year.

Wakulla’s Sally Wheeler, North Florida Christian’s Dennis Gorham, Lincoln’s Kelly Harris, Chiles’ Cyndi Jevyak and Madison County’s Sonja Bass have each guided their programs to standout seasons.

Wheeler, last year’s Coach of the Year, is again among the favorites, but the field remains wide open as each candidate builds a compelling case.

Here’s a closer look at the finalists. Voting is open for readers to decide this year’s winner.

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Sally Wheeler, Wakulla

Wakulla softball defeated Wolfson, 8-0, in Class 3A regionals on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

**Record: 23-4****Analysis:**Wheeler has once again positioned Wakulla as a state championship contender. The War Eagles are ranked No. 19 by MaxPreps and have thrived against a demanding schedule. Wakulla’s offense has been particularly dominant, producing 33 home runs this season, while continuing to embrace high-level competition.