Kirkwood softball coach Joe Yegge and his two assistants have been named the Midwest Regional Staff of the Year for Division II junior colleges by the National Fast-Pitch Coaches Association.

Yegge, Jenny Nelson and Kristen Winter led the Eagles to a 58-6 record and a fifth-place showing at the NJCAA national tournament. Kirkwood led the nation in runs, hits and RBIs this season and ranked in the top-10 in 15 other departments.

Lansing Community College won the East Regional honor and Jones County took the South Regional honor. The national winner for Staff of the Year will be announced June 14.