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.
The 2023 Concordia Softball season is down to two remaining GPAC doubleheaders. The Bulldogs will be at College of Saint Mary on Tuesday before heading to Dordt on Saturday.
Another chilly day at Plum Creek Park greeted the Bulldogs as they wrapped up the home portion of the 2023 schedule on Saturday (April 22). Concordia honored its seniors while splitting the doubleheader with Mount Marty.
Two one-run ballgames both went to visiting Briar Cliff on a cold and windy Friday (April 21) at Plum Creek Park. The Bulldogs fell twice despite a dominant outing from Megan Eurich and having a 5-2 lead in game two.
The final weekend of home action this 2023 season has arrived for Concordia Softball. As part of Saturday's home doubleheader, the Bulldogs will recognize a senior class of Caitlyn McGarvie, Jerzi Rowe, Sydney Schildt and Alexis Tachovsky.
The likes of Jessie Bestenlehner and Hanna Bowers starred on Sunday (April 16) as the Bulldogs ended their skid with a 13-3 win in game two of the doubleheader at Dakota Wesleyan. The Tigers won the first contest, 11-3.
A three-run lead in extra innings got away from the Bulldogs on Friday (April 14) as they wound up dropping two games to Jamestown in Aberdeen, S.D. Catcher Taylor Glause recorded her 100th career collegiate hit as part of the twin bill.
The game of softball has taken Céline Lassaigne all over the world. Two years as a standout student-athlete for the Bulldogs was just part of the journey for the French National Coach.
Crete native Camry Moore had really risen to star status in 2020 over the first 14 games of the softball season. She answered a variety of questions in a Q&A with Concordia Athletic Communications.
Before the 2020 season was brought to a halt, the Bulldogs had confirmed what Shawn Semler believed. This team was the real deal. Concordia displayed a mix of talent and chemistry in a hot start.
Behind the likes of Hhana Haro, Tori Homolka, Camry Moore and Kylee Nixon, the Bulldogs are stocked with reliable veterans. Coach Shawn Semler's squad is going by the motto "never settle" in 2020.
A group of newcomers added some speed and athleticism to a roster already loaded with proven veterans. The results were impressive this fall for a Concordia softball team in good position to compete at the to of the GPAC.
The 2005 Bulldog softball team will officially join the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 27. Guided by head coach Frank Greene, the '05 squad captured the program's first GPAC regular-season title.
The 2019 Bulldogs won 70 percent of their games and placed third in the GPAC. It was a positive step in the first season of head coach Shawn Semler's tenure. Concordia hopes it's just a start.
With practice underway, the Concordia softball program now looks ahead to its season opening doubleheader set for Feb. 15 at MidAmerica Nazarene. Shawn Semler enters his first season as Bulldog head coach.
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.
The 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.
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