On the opening day of the 2023 season, Concordia Softball split a pair of games, falling, 11-6, to MidAmerica Nazarene before rebounding for a 6-3 win over Missouri Valley. Megan Eurich threw a seven-inning complete game in the victory.
The wait is almost over for the Concordia Softball team. The Bulldogs are preparing to play four Heart of America Athletic Conference opponents at the 2023 Kansas City NAIA Softball Invite this Saturday and Sunday.
Featured StoryCaitlyn McGarvie has no problem selling the experience Concordia has to offer. She's thrived on the softball diamond while pursuing her aspirations of becoming a pharmacist. Even more special, Caitlyn has shared a Concordia bond with her brother DJ.
Featured StoryThere are quite a few unknowns heading into the 2023 season, but Concordia Softball has taken on an upbeat and optimistic approach. Head Coach Brock Culler has brought passion and enthusiasm while getting accustomed to his new role.
With the season on the horizon, the Concordia Softball team learned on Thursday (Jan. 26) that it had been picked eighth in the GPAC preseason coaches' poll. The Bulldogs tied for sixth in 2022 while finishing at 23-24 overall.
Featured StoryHead Coach Brock Culler's enthusiasm for his new role comes across in obvious fashion. The Bulldogs began to form their identity for 2023 as Culler and the student-athletes have taken to the diamond while getting to know one another.
The 2023 Concordia Softball schedule will feature 23 total regular season playing dates, 11 GPAC doubleheaders, four nonconference twin bills and three separate tournaments/invitationals. The campaign will get underway this coming February.
The Concordia Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Brock Culler as Head Softball Coach. Culler spent nine seasons as head coach at Grand Island Central Catholic, leading the Crusaders to four conference titles and a state playoff appearance.
A group of four Bulldogs from the 2022 Concordia University Softball team have been honored by the Omaha World-Herald as All-Midlands Softball Team selections. The team recognizes the top players at Nebraska colleges.
Featured StoryA run to the 2021 national tournament preceded a 2022 season of ups and downs for Concordia Softball. The Bulldogs finished up at 23-24 overall and in a tie for sixth place in the GPAC under Coach Tatum Edwards.
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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