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.
A group of six Bulldogs represented Concordia Softball on the list of 2024 NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The honor roll includes repeat award winners Megan Eurich, Creighton Taylor and Julia Van Wey.
Featured StoryWhile sitting at 2-6 in league play (12-20 overall) in early April, the Bulldogs faced a crossroads in their 2024 season. The Bulldogs responded by winning 10 of their next 11 games in a surge that gave the program a jolt heading into 2025.
Nine Bulldogs from the Concordia Softball program were named to the 2024 GPAC All-Conference team. The list is headlined by first team all-conference pitcher Megan Eurich, the program single season strikeout leader.
The No. 4 seed Concordia Softball team made the trek to the campus of Dordt University, joining seven other teams to compete in the GPAC championships on Wednesday (May 1).
After a scorching 11-3 run in the last 14 games, the Concordia University Softball team will be the No. 4 seed in the 2024 GPAC tournament that features double-elimination pod play this Wednesday and Thursday.
With a varying degree of seeding on the line, every game mattered for potential conference placement in the upcoming GPAC championships. Both contests were tightly contested but Eurich pitched a shutout (2-0) in game one and the Defenders took advantage of errors in game two (3-2).
Due to unplayable conditions at Plum Creek Park in Seward, Concordia and Dordt have moved their Saturday (April 27) doubleheader to the American State Bank Sports Complex in Sioux Center, Iowa.
The most important series so far this year came on Tuesday afternoon (Apr. 23) against Morningside in Sioux City. Each team collected a shutout win and as Concordia took game one (5-0) and the Mustangs scraped out game two (2-0).
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With softball season just around the corner, three Crete High School alums are looking forward to another season as teammates. Jamie Lefebure, MacKinsey Schmidt and Camry Moore all call Concordia home.
Featured StoryThe Bulldog softball team got acquainted with new head coach Shawn Semler during a successful fall season. A more experienced bunch went a perfect 7-0 during its fall exhibition run.
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.
