Softball

Concordia softball will attempt to stay in the mix near the top of the GPAC during this week's conference action. A showdown with 10th-ranked Morningside looms on Thursday for the Bulldogs (21-9, 5-3 GPAC).

Michaela Woodward struck out eight and tossed a complete game in Concordia's 4-2 victory at York on Monday. The Bulldogs (21-9) dropped game 2, 12-9.

Concordia and Morningside have rescheduled their softball doubleheader for Thursday (April 6). First pitch is set for 3 p.m. CT from Plum Creek Park.

Concordia softball has postponed its scheduled Sunday (April 2) doubleheader versus Morningside. A makeup date is yet to be determined.

Megan Ruppert collected five hits and one of four Bulldog home runs in Friday's doubleheader split at Hastings. Concordia rebounded from a game 1 loss with a 5-4 win in the night cap.

Head coach Todd LaVelle's squad is now scheduled to play a doubleheader at Hastings on Friday (March 31). The twin bill has twice been postponed due to inclement weather.

Both GPAC weekly softball awards have wrapped up by Concordia. Kylie Harpst has been named GPAC player of the week and Michaela Woodward has been tabbed GPAC pitcher of the week.

Concordia is riding a six-game win streak following a doubleheader sweep at Briar Cliff on Sunday. The Bulldogs pounded out a combined 25 hits while improving to 19-7 overall.

Due to inclement weather and poor field conditions, the doubleheader between Concordia and Briar Cliff has been moved back to Sunday. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. CT.

The middle infield combo of Leah Kalkwarf and Jamie Lefebure made big plays while helping lead Concordia (17-7) to a doubleheader sweep of Nebraska Wesleyan on Thursday. Kalkwarf enjoyed a 5-for-8 day at the plate.