Iola Hormigas launch coach search

The Iola Hormigas of the Pecos League announced their search for their next coach following the resignation of the organization's first coach, Derick Dominguez, last fall to take over as manager of the Roswell Invaders.
Zach Trangmar, Iola Hormigas first baseman, receives an ice bath after his two-run homer gave Iola a victory in the Hormigas’ final game at Alumni Park. Photo by Jimmy Potts / Iola Register
by Jimmy Potts
Published: December 29, 2025
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The Iola Hormigas of the Pecos League announced their search for their next coach following the resignation of the organization’s first coach, Derick Dominguez, last fall to take over as manager of the Roswell Invaders.

The search for a new Iola Hormigas manager is underway. The organization and its host league, the Pecos League, posted the position on social media Monday morning as well as that for a new expansion team, the Grand Junction Cliffhangers.

Last October, Derick Dominguez, who coached Iola in its inaugural season hosting the Hormigas, announced his resignation to join the Roswell Invaders. Before leaving, he coached Iola to a 13-24 record.

Despite the losing record, Iola missed the postseason by a handful of games. With only its record in the Mountain League standings and the wildcard racing counting in playoff qualifications, a hot run nearly gave the organization its first playoff appearance. Dominguez takes over the only program in the Mountain Division with a worse record than the Hormigas at 9-41. 

Jimmy Potts

Jimmy Potts began his journalism career over 15 years ago at the Bossier Press-Tribune in Bossier City, La., where he learned from legendary sports editor Jerry Byrd – affectionately known as the “Man of all Seasons.” Since then, he’s covered sports in Texas, North Carolina, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas, before joining the Iola Register in February 2025. Jimmy grew up in Johnson County but is adapting to life in Iola. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, of course, and spending time with friends and family.

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