McCubbins is coach of the year

Columbia Falls native Patrick McCubbins was recently named the Goodyear, Ariz., region coach of the year for leading the Estrella High School varsity program to the 3A championship.

McCubbins was also named the 3A coach of the year. The team lost in the championship game 8-6. His son, Cameron McCubbins, was named freshman athlete of the year at Estrella and batted .400.

McCubbins has been coaching in Arizona for 14 years and is the son of Connie and Floyd McCubbins, of Columbia Falls.