
Megan Eurich and Taryn Ganstrom shut down the opposing offenses on Sunday (March 2) as the Dawgs surged to back-to-back wins at Mid-America Sports Complex.
Megan Eurich and Taryn Ganstrom shut down the opposing offenses on Sunday (March 2) as the Dawgs surged to back-to-back wins at Mid-America Sports Complex.
Concordia University, Nebraska Softball competed against a higher level of competition on Saturday, dropping two games to 18th-ranked Benedictine and 24th-ranked Baker University.
The Bulldogs defeated Peru State College, 4-1, but would drop their opening game in the final full inning to MidAmerica Nazarene University, 7-6, on day one of the Top Gun Invite.
Concordia University, Nebraska will take on the University of Saint Mary Top Gun Invite this coming weekend. The Bulldogs are set to compete against six teams in three days at the Mid-America Sports Complex in Shawnee, Kan.
Concordia University, Nebraska defeated Bellevue University to punch out a win (9-4) at the ASB Sports Complex on Monday. The Bulldogs mashed 15 hits taking over in the seventh inning.
The game two clash between the Bulldogs and the 18th-ranked Benedictine College needed nine innings to decide a winner late Sunday night. Aubrey Bruning punched across the game winning run (4-3) with a single to left field.
After eight canceled games, the Concordia University, Nebraska Softball staff scheduled a new slate for this Sunday and Monday. The Bulldogs have agreed to play in Sioux Center against Bellevue University and No. 18 Benedictine College.
An 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."
The doubleheader versus Ottawa University set for Saturday (Feb. 8) has been canceled due to inclement weather.
After struggling through the first five innings, the Bulldog bats came alive and sparked Concordia Softball to a doubleheader sweep of Culver-Stockton. Grace Maguire produced a walk-off hit and Kylie Shottenkirk doubled four times.
Head coach Todd LaVelle has a high standard for the Bulldog softball program. While wrapping up the 2018 campaign that finished with a .500 record, LaVelle discussed how 2019 could be different.
Coming off a 34-win season (second best in school history), the Bulldogs will have a new-look lineup and pitching staff this season. Head coach Todd LaVelle's squad will be anchored by junior 2B Leah Kalkwarf.
Kenna Heath has gone from Bluejay to Cougar to Bulldog. Says Kenna, "God really showed me that I needed to do something different and I am working on trusting Him and His plan for me." Kenna joined the softball team at semester.
Said Crete softball coach Shawn Carr, "All the little kids in Crete say they want to be Camry, my daughter included." Added Concordia softball coach Todd LaVelle, "Cam's one of those kids that makes your day a little bit brighter."
In the community and on the diamond, the 2017-18 Concordia softball team is working to uphold a winning culture. The results so far this fall have been promising for a youthful squad led by captain Leah Kalkwarf.
The 2017 Concordia softball team provided plenty of memorable moments during a 34-win campaign. It was a solid send off for a senior class headlined by first team all-conference pitcher Michaela Woodward.
From day one, Michaela Woodward proved herself as a winner. After a legendary effort as a freshman at the 2015 GPAC tournament, Woodward has continued to elevate her game. She departs early to pursue a nursing career.
A 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.
Plenty firepower returns to a Concordia lineup that averaged nearly 6.5 runs per game in 2016. Head coach Todd LaVelle's Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the GPAC preseason poll. The season begins Friday (Feb. 10) in Fort Worth, Texas.
Junior-to-be Michaela Woodward recently journeyed to South Africa to play and teach softball. She also swam with great white sharks.