New head softball coach welcomed

Josh Barnes has been named the new head softball coach for the Roughriders after three years at
Angelina College with a 38-16 record. Barnes brings a 132-124-1 record to Crowder with the move
bringing him closer to home and family. The Lady Roughriders begin their season Sept. 17 against
Harding University in Searcy, Ark.

By Aubree Chisam