On a day when Concordia celebrated seniors Camry Moore and Kylee Nixon, the Bulldogs split a doubleheader with Dakota Wesleyan. An eight-run frame made the difference in a 12-6 victory in game two.
In a battle between two of the GPAC's best pitchers, Camry Moore emerged with the win in game one of Friday (April 8)'s doubleheader in Seward. The Bulldogs defeated Jamestown, 2-1, in game one before being edged in game two, 8-7.
Two games that were in doubt for all seven innings resulted in one win and one loss for Concordia as it went up against former GPAC rival Nebraska Wesleyan. Camry Moore fired a four-hit shutout in game one.
A hectic week features eight games, including senior day on Saturday when the Bulldogs will host Dakota Wesleyan. Concordia will also be at Nebraska Wesleyan and take on Jamestown as part of the busy stretch.
Camry Moore is leaving no doubt that she's truly one of the elite pitchers in the GPAC. She fired a four-hit shutout on Monday (April 4) as the Bulldogs split a conference twin bill with College of Saint Mary.
Kylie Shottenkirk picked the perfect spot for her first career home run. A three-run smash in the sixth inning of game one carried the Bulldogs to a 3-1 win. Northwestern responded by taking the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.
The powerful swings of Zoie Isom and the precision pitching of Camry Moore resulted in a doubleheader sweep of Doane on Tuesday (March 29). Isom belted a grand slam as the Bulldogs won by scores of 6-1 and 13-5.
Conference play will heat up over the next two weeks. The Bulldogs are getting set to host Doane for a doubleheader on Tuesday before heading to Northwestern on Saturday. Concordia stands at 12-12 overall (1-3 GPAC).
Concordia Softball and College of Saint Mary have postponed the scheduled meeting on Sunday (March 27) due to cold temperatures in the forecast. The makeup date is set for Monday, April 4.
Camry Moore and Jerzi Rowe both turned in strong pitching performances on a chilly day of home opening softball at Plum Creek Park. The Bulldogs split the doubleheader with Dordt in low scoring contests.
Concordia Softball will look a bit different in 2022 as Tatum Edwards begins her first season as head coach and the Bulldogs replace five starters. Leadership will come from veteran all-conference performers such as Camry Moore and Kylee Nixon.
A transitional phase got underway this fall for the Concordia Softball program, which is being lead by Head Coach Tatum Edwards. The fall has been characterized by an intensified practice and workout schedule.
The Edwards name has earned prestige within the state thanks to Coach Tatum Edwards and her talented sisters. The California native has found a home in Nebraska and is getting comfortable as a head coach.
The 2021 season saw Concordia Softball produce 32 wins and a national tournament berth while competing closely with the nation's best teams. It was the last hurrah for seniors like Hhana Haro and Tori Homolka.
For four years, Hhana Haro and Tori Homolka have shined as the backbone of Concordia Softball. Time is ticking on their college careers, but the memories will last forever.
While bringing back a veteran and accomplished core, Concordia Softball hopes to pick up where it left off in the spring of 2020. The Bulldogs are legit challengers for the GPAC title.
There's good reason why Concordia Softball did not want the 2020 season to end. A talented and mature team returned to the practice field this fall while preparing like a team with GPAC championship aspirations.
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.