It was a tough day on the diamond on Friday (April 7) as the Bulldogs were defeated twice by Midland, 7-0 and 8-1. Warrior pitcher Aliyah Rincon was nearly perfect in the first game of the sweep.
A challenging weekend lies ahead for the Bulldogs, who will take on two GPAC foes with lengthy win streaks: Midland (11) and Northwestern (nine). Home doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday are set for 1 p.m. starts.
The offense is still attempting to get back into gear for the Bulldogs, who combined for only seven hits in Saturday (April 1)'s doubleheader. Visiting Hastings came away with wins by scores of 4-2 and 8-2.
A seven-game series win streak over rival Doane fell by the wayside on Tuesday (March 28) in Crete, Neb., where the Bulldogs dropped decisions by scores of 6-2 and 7-5. Concordia stranded the bases loaded to end the second game.
Bragging rights within the state will be on the line this week as Concordia Softball looks forward to taking on Doane and Hastings. The Bulldogs (12-13, 1-1 GPAC) are coming off a doubleheader split with Morningside to open league play.
Runs were hard to come by on Saturday (March 25) as Concordia and Morningside played two tight low-scoring affairs. The Bulldogs rallied to win game one, 2-1, before falling by a 3-1 score in game two.
In its first home action of 2023, Concordia Softball was blanked by visiting Nebraska Wesleyan in losses by scores of 4-0 and 8-0. The Bulldogs had been idle since wrapping up the Tucson Invite on March 10.
After an extended idle stretch that followed the Tucson Invite, the Bulldogs are eager to get out on the home diamond. Home doubleheaders are coming up this week versus Nebraska Wesleyan and Morningside.
As the schedule lays out, the Bulldogs will be off until play at Mount Mercy on Sunday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Coach Brock Culler's squad just finished a stretch of playing 13 games in eight days. Concordia stands at 11-10 overall.
There may have been some tired legs, but the Bulldogs fought through it and won twice on their final day at the Tucson Invite. Concordia rode the pitching arm of Megan Eurich and got a walk-off hit from Aubrey Bruning on Friday (March 10).
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.
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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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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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