Coach Wade Mitchell honored at Otter Valley

By GEORGE FJELD

TIM MITCHELL THROWS the first pitch to his brother Terry. Photo by George Fjeld

BRANDON—Legendary coach Wade Mitchell was honored posthumously prior to the Otter Valley Varsity baseball game on Monday, May 15th. Wade coached OV baseball from 1984 to 1989 when his 2 boys, Tim and Terry were stars for OV. His OV teams gained the semifinals twice in the state championship playoff. Prior to coaching at Otter Valley, he coached Proctor HS for 15 years, including 4 straight state championships. Wade, who passed away last winter, is a member of the Otter Valley Hall of Fame. 

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