Lady Bears head coach Kellie Harper is having herself a year to remember.
Harper led the Lady Bears to their fourth consecutive postseason appearance before receiving a one-year contract extension in May that could keep her in Springfield through the 2021-22 season.
On Tuesday, she welcomed the birth of a baby girl.
Lady Bears assistant coach Jon Harper — Kellie Harper's husband — announced on Twitter on Thursday night the early arrival of Kiley Jean Harper, who was born on Tuesday.
A photo of the Harpers — along with four-year-old big brother Jackson — was posted to Twitter along with a photo of the newest Lady Bear.