NEWELL—Neil Brunner, a Newell High School graduate, received national recognition for years of high school and collegiate-level USA Softball umpiring excellence. Brunner received the National Indicator Fraternity award.
According to USA Softball, the award “is considered the highest level award program for USA Softball umpires, not including the National Softball Hall of Fame Umpire classification or WBSC certification.”
The honor has been around since 1986 and recognizes umpires who meet certain experience and qualification requirements.
As part of the prestigious honor, Brunner’s name will be on display in a kiosk at the National Softball Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
In addition to full-time work, Brunner and his wife, Samantha, own Relentless Dance Studio in Sioux Falls.
Brunner is the son of Bruce and Colleen Brunner of Newell.
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