The Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association, representing approximately 800 Ohio high school softball coaches, presented Fairfield Associate Head Coach Tom Purtell with its Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award at their annual conference on Jan. 13. Purtell was one of only three Ohio high school softball coaches receiving this award for his exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, high values and positive professional conduct. Pictured (l-r) are Jeff “Odie” Estep, SE District president and hall of fame coach of Symmes Valley; Purtell; Jim Huntsberger, SE District vice president and hall of fame coach; Teresa Ruby of Logan, SE district treasurer and hall of fame coach of Wheelersburg.
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The Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association, representing approximately 800 Ohio high school softball coaches, presented Fairfield Associate Head Coach Tom Purtell with its Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award at their annual conference on Jan. 13. Purtell was one of only three Ohio high school softball coaches receiving this award for his exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, high values and positive professional conduct. Pictured (l-r) are Jeff “Odie” Estep, SE District president and hall of fame coach of Symmes Valley; Purtell; Jim Huntsberger, SE District vice president and hall of fame coach; Teresa Ruby of Logan, SE district treasurer and hall of fame coach of Wheelersburg.
