On day one of the 2025 season, Concordia Softball earned a 5-0 win over Mayville State behind the pitching of Kaylei Denison. The Bulldogs then fell by a 4-3 score to NCAA DII Sioux Falls.
No matter the weather, the Bulldogs will open the 2025 season this weekend (Feb. 1-2) with four games at the ASB Sports Complex in Sioux Center. The opponents will be Mayville State, Sioux Falls and Culver-Stockton.
After Concordia University, Nebraska shot up the standings last year, the 2025 GPAC Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll showed Head Coach Brock Culler’s squad trending upward.
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.
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As 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).
The Concordia Softball program has announced a 2025 varsity schedule complete with 49 regular season games. The journey will include trips to Kansas City and Tucson in nonconference play.
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.
Standout juniors Megan Eurich and Kylie Shottenkirk highlighted the Concordia selections on the 2024 Omaha World-Herald All-Midlands Softball Team. Seven other Bulldogs were named honorable mention award winners.
Formerly the Head Softball Coach at Lincoln Northeast High School, Melissa Martinez has been named the top assistant on the Concordia University, Nebraska Softball coaching staff, as announced on June 6.
Four Bulldogs were named to the 2024 CSC Academic All-District Softball Teams on May 28. The award winners are Megan Eurich, Taylor Glause, Julia Van Wey and Jennifer Katz.
Featured StoryHead 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.
Featured StoryComing 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.
Featured StoryKenna 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.
Featured StorySaid 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."
Featured StoryIn 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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Featured StoryJunior-to-be Michaela Woodward recently journeyed to South Africa to play and teach softball. She also swam with great white sharks.
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