
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.
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.
Concordia is determined to alter its fortunes this week as it hits the road to play Jamestown and Dakota Wesleyan. The Bulldogs are coming off a challenging home weekend versus Midland and No. 13 Northwestern.
Up against the GPAC's highest rated team, the Bulldogs showed some signs of life offensively. However, it wasn't enough to take down fundamentally sound Northwestern. The Red Raiders won by scores of 6-0 and 8-3.
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.
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.