The Bulldogs are hoping weather will cooperate on Thursday for a home GPAC doubleheader with Hastings. Concordia is also scheduled to head to Morningside for two games on Saturday.
Despite a 6-for-8 performance that included a pair of home runs by freshman Hhana Haro, the Bulldogs dropped a pair of one-run games at Northwestern on Wednesday (March 28). Haro leads the GPAC in batting average.
Concordia's potent offense will be put to the test by Northwestern's stellar pitching staff in Thursday's GPAC doubleheader. Due to inclement weather, the Bulldogs have played only once since March 14.
The scheduled Saturday (March 24) doubleheader between Concordia and Briar Cliff has been postponed. A makeup date has yet to be determined.
Crete natives Jamie Lefebure and Mackinsey Schmidt both collected five hits before play was suspended Thursday night (March 22) at Doane. The Bulldogs led game two, 11-6, after dropping the first, 8-6, in eight innings.
The start of conference play keeps getting pushed back, but the Bulldogs will try again on Thursday with a doubleheader at Doane. Concordia will also host Briar Cliff on Saturday.
It's been a busy start to the week for the Bulldogs who split mid-week doubleheaders with the University of Saint Mary and Nebraska Wesleyan. The Bulldogs stand at 11-9 overall.
The Bulldog softball team finished strong at the Tucson Invite, winning six of its final seven games. Hhana Haro pounded out six hits while helping Concordia to wins over Olivet Nazarene and Presentation on Friday.
Concordia put together two separate 19-run performances in a 2-1 day at the Tucson Invitational on Thursday (March 8). The Bulldogs exploded for seven runs in the eighth inning of a 19-12 win over Saint Xavier.
Over a stretch of just over 24 hours, Concordia went 3-2 during action at the Tucson Invitational on Monday and Tuesday (March 6-7). Concordia moved to 5-6 overall while following the lead of a potent lineup.
While sitting at 2-6 in league play (12-20 overall) in early April, the Bulldogs faced a crossroads in their 2024 season. The Bulldogs responded by winning 10 of their next 11 games in a surge that gave the program a jolt heading into 2025.
The energy and enthusiasm within the Concordia Softball program displays a picture of a group eager to turn the page to 2024. Coach Brock Culler will put to use three returning All-GPAC players, a host of veterans and a talented bunch of newcomers.
Entering year two as head coach, Brock Culler sees a Concordia Softball program on the rise thanks to a mix of key returners and a talented freshman class. Pitching and defense emerged as the team's strengths this fall.
There were flashes of brilliance and moments that hinted at brighter days to come for the Concordia Softball program. Seniors who were part of the '21 national tournament team left a lasting legacy and the sophomore group made its presence known.
Caitlyn McGarvie has no problem selling the experience Concordia has to offer. She's thrived on the softball diamond while pursuing her aspirations of becoming a pharmacist. Even more special, Caitlyn has shared a Concordia bond with her brother DJ.
There are quite a few unknowns heading into the 2023 season, but Concordia Softball has taken on an upbeat and optimistic approach. Head Coach Brock Culler has brought passion and enthusiasm while getting accustomed to his new role.
Head Coach Brock Culler's enthusiasm for his new role comes across in obvious fashion. The Bulldogs began to form their identity for 2023 as Culler and the student-athletes have taken to the diamond while getting to know one another.
A run to the 2021 national tournament preceded a 2022 season of ups and downs for Concordia Softball. The Bulldogs finished up at 23-24 overall and in a tie for sixth place in the GPAC under Coach Tatum Edwards.
Camry has been all that and 'Moore' for Concordia Softball. The Crete High School product entered the program with incredibly high expectations and has delivered. Moore is ready to soak up one more season with the Bulldogs.
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.