Michaela Woodward covered every inning in the circle, Taryn Thomas shined with the bat and the Concordia softball team took care of business with a doubleheader sweep at Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday.
A dramatic comeback allowed the Concordia softball team to split with 10th-ranked Morningside at Plum Creek Park on Thursday evening. Leah Kalkwarf played the role of hero for the Bulldogs (22-10, 6-4 GPAC).
Featured StoryA new approach has helped senior Megan Ruppert shine in her second season as a Bulldog. Ruppert has led the team in batting average while playing a sparkling center field. She is a transfer from McCook CC.
Concordia softball will attempt to stay in the mix near the top of the GPAC during this week's conference action. A showdown with 10th-ranked Morningside looms on Thursday for the Bulldogs (21-9, 5-3 GPAC).
Michaela Woodward struck out eight and tossed a complete game in Concordia's 4-2 victory at York on Monday. The Bulldogs (21-9) dropped game 2, 12-9.
Concordia and Morningside have rescheduled their softball doubleheader for Thursday (April 6). First pitch is set for 3 p.m. CT from Plum Creek Park.
Concordia softball has postponed its scheduled Sunday (April 2) doubleheader versus Morningside. A makeup date is yet to be determined.
Megan Ruppert collected five hits and one of four Bulldog home runs in Friday's doubleheader split at Hastings. Concordia rebounded from a game 1 loss with a 5-4 win in the night cap.
Head coach Todd LaVelle's squad is now scheduled to play a doubleheader at Hastings on Friday (March 31). The twin bill has twice been postponed due to inclement weather.
Both GPAC weekly softball awards have wrapped up by Concordia. Kylie Harpst has been named GPAC player of the week and Michaela Woodward has been tabbed GPAC pitcher of the week.
Featured StoryMindy Miller used her rubber arm to log more innings than any pitcher in Concordia history while finding stardom on the diamond and volleyball court. All accomplishments were trivial compared to the immense growth in her faith.
Featured StoryAn offensive outbreak elevated the entertainment level and supplied the 2026 Concordia Softball team with enough firepower to compete with anyone in the GPAC. Meanwhile, the culture of the program took a leap forward.
Featured StoryIt’s been an offseason characterized by healthy and energetic positivity within the Concordia Softball program. Taryn Ganstrom and Kaylei Denison stand out among the group of returners to the 2026 team.
Featured StoryCoach Brock Culler sensed a different feel inside the program this fall as the Bulldogs returned to the practice field. Senior Taryn Ganstrom sets the tone for a a '26 team determined to turn around its fortune in the postseason.
Featured StoryBreakout performances from Taryn Ganstrom and Jennifer Katz, combined with the pitching of Megan Eurich, pushed Bulldog Softball forward in 2025. Concordia finished the season with 27 wins.
Featured StoryIt's been a whirlwind college career for Jennifer Katz, who attended two different junior colleges before finding her "second home" as a Bulldog. The future veterinarian also found softball stardom.
Featured StoryAn impressionable young Megan Eurich wanted to be just like Jennie Finch. Her journey as a pitcher began in the basement of her home before she found stardom as a Concordia Bulldog. It's a "really cool story."
Featured StoryIt’s been a process, but the transformation of Concordia Softball under Head Coach Brock Culler has entered another phase. Coming off a third-place GPAC finish, the Bulldogs believe they are primed for more in 2025.
Featured StoryAs Head Coach Brock Culler says, "The feel is there. It's real." Concordia Softball carried momentum from its 2024 late season surge into fall ball. The roster includes a nice mix of veterans (nine seniors) and newcomers (17).
Featured StoryWhile becoming the winningest coach in Concordia Softball history, Frank Greene served as an example of what really matters. Coach Greene was someone who worked tirelessly to supply his players a first-class experience.