The energy and enthusiasm within the Concordia Softball program displays a picture of a group eager to turn the page to 2024. Coach Brock Culler will put to use three returning All-GPAC players, a host of veterans and a talented bunch of newcomers.
Entering year two as head coach, Brock Culler sees a Concordia Softball program on the rise thanks to a mix of key returners and a talented freshman class. Pitching and defense emerged as the team's strengths this fall.
Concordia Softball has announced a 2024 schedule that will feature 50 regular season games. The Bulldogs will again take part in three nonconference invites, including the Tucson Invitational. The season opener is slated for Feb. 3.
Four Bulldogs from the Concordia Softball team garnered status as 2023 All-Midlands Team honorable mention award winners: Hanna Bowers, Aubrey Bruning, Megan Eurich and Kylie Shottenkirk.
Six Bulldogs from Concordia Softball have been honored as NAIA Scholar-Athletes for 2023. The group features repeat award winners in Jennifer Gillotti, Creighton Taylor and Julia Van Wey.
In recognition of their work in the classroom and on the diamond, Megan Eurich, Caitlyn McGarvie and Julia Van Wey have been named to the 2023 Academic All-District® Softball Teams, as selected by College Sports Communicators.
There were flashes of brilliance and moments that hinted at brighter days to come for the Concordia Softball program. Seniors who were part of the '21 national tournament team left a lasting legacy and the sophomore group made its presence known.
A trio of sophomores from Concordia Softball represented the program on the list of 2023 Honorable Mention All-GPAC selections. The Bulldog honorees include Hanna Bowers, Aubrey Bruning and Kylie Shottenkirk.
On the final day of the 2023 season, Concordia pushed Dordt to the brink in game one before falling twice in Sioux Center, Iowa. Megan Eurich pitched a gem and Alexis Tachovsky belted a three-run homer as part of the day's highlights.
Strong pitching and defense in game two allowed the Bulldogs to salvage a split at College of Saint Mary on Tuesday (April 25). The pitching duo of Jerzi Rowe and Jessie Bestenlehner shut the Flames down over the final six innings of game two.
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.
One of the nation's most productive offenses, led by Autumn Owens, helped Concordia softball to its sixth 30-win season in program history.
A fierce competitor, sophomore third baseman Autumn Owens is enjoying a season that rates historically impressive among Concordia softball players all-time.
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