Standouts Leah Kalkwarf and Michaela Woodward were among the Bulldogs selected to the Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska Softball Team, announced on June 17. The Bulldogs went 34-14 under Todd LaVelle in 2017.
Two Bulldogs represented head coach Todd LaVelle’s softball program on the list of 2017 NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Junior Elizabeth Plasek and senior Megan Ruppert garnered Scholar-Athlete recognition.
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.
One of the winningest teams in Concordia softball history has landed three players on the GPAC's all-conference first team. Two more Bulldogs garnered second team All-GPAC accolades.
Concordia softball's hopes of a national tournament bid for the third time in four years were dashed on Saturday. Despite being eliminated from postseason play, the Bulldogs tied for the second highest win total in program history.
Michaela Woodward became the program's new single-season home run record holder as the Bulldogs went 1-1 on day one of the GPAC tournament. They'll face an elimination game at 12 p.m. on Saturday.
The Concordia softball team begins postseason play Friday in Hastings. The Bulldogs hope to rekindle the magic they had in 2015 when they won the GPAC tournament title. Concordia finished the regular season at 32-12 overall.
An offensive outbreak in game 2 allowed Concordia softball to salvage a split on the final day of the regular season. The Bulldogs (32-12, 14-6) placed in a tie for second in the GPAC standings.
Concordia softball is now 18-4 since March 21 after taking down College of Saint Mary, 6-3, on Thursday evening. Kylie Harpst pitched a complete game and Michaeala Woodward homered for the Bulldogs (31-11, 13-5).
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.
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.
Plenty firepower returns to a Concordia lineup that averaged nearly 6.5 runs per game in 2016. Head coach Todd LaVelle's Bulldogs were picked to finish third in the GPAC preseason poll. The season begins Friday (Feb. 10) in Fort Worth, Texas.
Junior-to-be Michaela Woodward recently journeyed to South Africa to play and teach softball. She also swam with great white sharks.
One of the nation's most productive offenses, led by Autumn Owens, helped Concordia softball to its sixth 30-win season in program history.
A fierce competitor, sophomore third baseman Autumn Owens is enjoying a season that rates historically impressive among Concordia softball players all-time.
Co-ace pitchers Kylie Harpst and Michaela Woodward serve as two major reasons why the Concordia softball team is out to a 17-6 start.
Coming off back-to-back national tournament appearances, head coach Todd LaVelle's softball program enters 2016 with usual high aspirations. The Bulldogs open up the season Friday and Saturday in Dallas, Texas.