The Concordia University Softball team played day three of four in the Tucson Invitational, showing grit against stiff competition. The Bulldogs in the pitchers’ circle came to play and the defense stood tall behind them in a 7-2 win over the Valley City State University (N.D.) and a 0-1 loss to Saint Francis (Ill.).
Jennifer Katz and Megan Eurich came out firing on Day two of the Tucson Invitational, leading to a split against Graceland University (Iowa) and Madonna University (Mich.).
Concordia put together all facets of the game and rode a dominant pitching day from Megan Eurich to two wins while opening the Tucson Invite on Tuesday (March 5). Zoie Isom collected five hits at the plate.
Megan Eurich whirled a two-hit shutout and freshman Laycee Josoff collected four hits on day two of the Friends Invite. The Bulldogs earned a 7-0 win over Park before being dealt a 10-4 defeat by Sterling.
The Bulldogs traveled to the Friends University Invitational and are set to face four different teams in two days. Concordia got the best of Missouri Valley College in a high scoring affair, going yard three times in an 11-9 triumph over the Vikings.
Concordia will head to two invitationals over the 2024 spring break and will not be shy on games, playing 12 different teams at the two combined host sites. The Bulldogs are set to compete in the Friends University Invitational (Mar. 1-2) at the Two Rivers Youth Complex (Wichita, Kan.).
The Concordia Women’s Softball team stayed in Kansas for their second doubleheader of the weekend against Benedictine College on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 25).
Game one went according to plan as Megan Eurich fired a complete game in the circle and Zoie Isom and Laycee Josoff both homered. Concordia wound up splitting the doubleheader at University of Saint Mary.
The Concordia University Softball team will take a weekend break from competing in an invitational and instead hit the asphalt for two back to back doubleheaders on Feb. 24-25. The Dawgs will take a trip to face the University of Saint Mary (Kan.), then rematch with Benedictine College (Kan.).
The Bulldogs completed their four game stretch inside the Home Field Complex on Monday afternoon (Feb. 19). Missed opportunities on the offensive end defined game two against Avila University (Mo.) as Concordia had runners in scoring position but couldn’t capitalize in the 1-0 loss to the Eagles.
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.
Head 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.
Coming 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.
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.