LONDON — Former Corbin softball head coach Crystal Stidham has been named as the KY Prep 13th Region Fastpitch Coach of the Year.
Stidham guided the Lady Redhounds to a 16-20 record this season, and an appearance in the 13th Region title game despite her team having to deal with multiple injuries to players throughout the season.
Stidham’s stay as Corbin’s coach ended this season after she was issued a letter of non-contract renewal on May 13 as Corbin Independent Schools elected to move in a different direction despite one of the most successful stretches in Lady Redhound softball history.
During her six seasons as head coach, Stidham guided Corbin to the program’s first-ever 13th Region championship in 2022, three 50th District championships, the most by any Corbin softball coach since the 2006 regional realignment, and three appearances in the 13th Region championship game.
Stidham also helped establish Corbin as a consistent regional contender, leading the Lady Redhounds to six consecutive regional tournament appearances while facing perennial state powers North Laurel and South Laurel in each of the program’s three region title game appearances during her tenure.
She finished with a 107-90 record, and posted a 16-20 mark this past season after starting 1-8due to injuries to key players. Corbin posted a 15-12 during its last 27 games before falling to South Laurel in the 13th Region title game.
