Northern Oklahoma College has hired Tori Wilde to lead the Maverick softball program.
Wilde, a native of Perry, is a graduate of NOC (Class of 2013) and Oklahoma State University.
She has been the head softball coach at Pawnee.
“I am ecstatic to be a Maverick again and help student athlete’s progress to the next level,” Wilde said. “I have high hopes for the year and expect nothing but success for the softball program.”
NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise is excited about the hire.
“Tori is an impressive young lady who I think will do great things with our softball program,” said NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise. “She played for the Mavs softball program and has since made a steady climb up the coaching ladder. The turnaround she has orchestrated at Pawnee High School has been amazing.
She has impressed a lot of people along the way with her knowledge of the game and passion for her student-athletes. We are excited to welcome Tori back to the Mavs family.”
NOC President Dr. Cheryl Evans added, “I am looking forward to having Tori join the Northern family and leading the Mavericks softball team. She brings great enthusiasm and expertise.”
Wilde pitched and played first base for coach Karie Linsenmeyer at NOC and then was an assistant coach at Perry High School in 2013 before rejoining Linsenmeyer as an assistant at Stillwater
High School in 2014.
Wilde begins her duties at NOC on Aug. 26.
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