In addition, there are the following changes from the 2024 staff: A.J. Lewis will be the staff assistant and Mark Strittmatter will move to bullpen coach, replacing Darren Holmes, who was let go.

Early in October, the club parted ways with Napoli, assistant hitting coach Jim Adduci and bullpen coach Darren Holmes, then also parted with third base coach Willie Harris a few days later.

Sports Darling Downs awards night was held on Saturday night with the region’s top athletes celebrated for their efforts in 2024.