Wil Stephens is no longer a volunteer.
Stanhope Elmore has announced the hiring of Stephens as the head softball coach. Stephens has served as a volunteer coach for the Mustangs since 2018. He is replacing Keith Jones, who left this offseason after two years as head coach.
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