MADISON, Wis. — A season where nearly everything has gone right for the Madison Night Mares just hit a hurdle.
Night Mares head coach Lexi Godwin is leaving Madison to become an assistant coach for the University of Pittsburgh. She had previously served as a graduate assistant at the University of Oklahoma during the collegiate softball season.
“My gratitude goes out to Sam, Vern, and the entire Night Mares organization for giving me the opportunity to begin my coaching career in Madison,” Godwin said. “Although I am stepping away to pursue my dreams, my love and full support will stay with this coaching staff and group of girls.”
Godwin departs as the winningest head coach in Northwoods League Softball history with 57 victories and a Northwoods League Softball Championship. After setting a benchmark with 35 regular season wins last year, the Night Mares are on track to beat that record and are currently 20-1.
Replacing Godwin will be Kara Hammock, who excelled as a pitcher for North Carolina-Wilmington before exploding onto the national stage as a member of the Florida Gators’ pitching staff last year.
“Lexi has worked so hard the past two summers to establish a strong foundation for this program,” Hammock said. “I am excited to continue to help grow and support these girls and their careers, not only on the field, but off.”
The Night Mares won’t have much time to adjust to their new coaching structure. They’re back in action at 6:35 p.m. Monday night on the road against the La Crosse Steam.
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