former Bradley coach drowns

A former Bradley County softball coach drowns in Florida.

August.

Former bradley and current lake forest assistant softball coach hubert conley jr. died friday during a trip to florida.

That's according to the cleveland daily banner.

It's the second time in less than four months that the bear family has dealt with the untimely passing of a coach.

Conley, 49, got caught in a rip current about 5 miles east of pensacola beach,.

The bradley family also lost head golf coach don burke in mid-june, after a short illness.

The bradley county school district issued a statement.

It reads: "bradley county schools is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of hubert conley.

He was a fixture and role model on the softball field and a pillar in the community.

His contagious spirit will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

We extend our thoughts and prayers to