Florence Softball Honors Thill, Defeats MAC

The Florence Lady Falcons dedicated their softball field to longtime coach Mike 'Otto' Thill before defeating MAC in a game.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:14pm

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An abstract painting with bold, sweeping brushstrokes in neon greens, oranges, and blues, conveying the energetic action and emotion of a high school softball game.The Florence Lady Falcons celebrate their victory over MAC on the newly dedicated 'Otto Thill Field', honoring their longtime coach's legacy.Florence Today

The Florence girls softball team hosted MAC (Mission/Arlee/Charlo) on Saturday, April 4, with a special pregame ceremony to dedicate the team's softball field to longtime coach Mike 'Otto' Thill. The Lady Falcons went on to defeat MAC in the game that followed the dedication.

Why it matters

The field dedication honors Thill's decades of service and impact on the Florence softball program, highlighting the importance of community and legacy in high school sports. The win over MAC also keeps the Lady Falcons competitive in their league standings.

The details

During the pregame ceremony, the field was officially renamed 'Otto Thill Field' to recognize Thill's 30-plus years of coaching the Florence softball team. Thill has been a fixture in the community and instrumental in developing the Lady Falcons program over his long tenure.

  • The field dedication ceremony took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 before the game against MAC.
  • The Florence Lady Falcons defeated MAC in the game that followed the dedication ceremony.

The players

Mike 'Otto' Thill

A longtime coach of the Florence softball team, having served the program for over 30 years and being instrumental in its development.

Florence Lady Falcons

The high school softball team from Florence that hosted the dedication ceremony and defeated MAC in the game that followed.

MAC

The visiting softball team from the Mission/Arlee/Charlo cooperative that played against Florence after the dedication ceremony.

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The takeaway

This event highlights the important role that longtime coaches and community figures can play in shaping high school sports programs and honoring their legacy. The Florence Lady Falcons' win after the dedication ceremony also demonstrates the team's continued success under Thill's leadership.