Hannah Dudley Named New Varsity Softball Coach at East Central

Dudley was a standout player at EC.

Hannah Dudley.

(St. Leon, Ind.) – From former player to head coach.

Hannah (Richter) Dudley was announced as the new varsity softball coach at East Central High School on Friday.

Dudley was elevated from her role as the varsity assistant coach.

Before getting into coaching, Dudley was a standout performer at East Central, graduating in 2017. She would go on to play collegiately at Tennessee Tech.

“I’m excited for this opportunity. It’s a chance to share the love I have for the game with all the players, parents, and other staff at East Central. I hope to encourage the players to find confidence and strength in themselves and provide a great environment for them to learn and grow,” said Dudley.

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