Due to the current pandemic, Concordia's spring sports seniors did not enjoy a proper sendoff. In lieu of a normal senior day, we are recognizing the 2020 class of Concordia softball seniors.
It was Topil’s two-run homer that lifted the Bulldogs to an exhilarating 10-8 walk-off win over Midland to close a long Friday that included three win-or-go-home victories at the 2014 GPAC softball championships. Ultimately, Topil’s heroics clinched a spot in the 40-team 2014 NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round and a place in Saturday’s GPAC title affair with Morningside (12 p.m.).
Featured StoryCrete 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.
Featured StoryBefore 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.
Wednesday’s conference-opening softball doubleheader brings plenty of pizazz as two schools off to program record starts clash at Plum Creek Park in Seward. Concordia (14-3) hosts Doane (17-4) at 3 p.m. today (March 26) in matchup of the GPAC’s top teams in terms of overall winning percentage.
A successful spring break in Kissimmee, Fla., ended on Thursday with a close loss to a nationally-ranked foe and then a 5-4 win with the help of Camry Moore's homer. The Bulldogs went 7-1 on the trip.
The Concordia University softball team brought less offensive flair to Wednesday’s games than it did two days earlier. No matter, another tripleheader of games saw three more wins as first-year head coach Todd LaVelle’s Bulldogs moved to 6-0 on the young season. Even while shuffling around the lineup with youngsters and new faces, Concordia found ways to defeat Valley City State (N.D.) and Purdue North-Central (Ind.) by identical 6-4 scores and then Presentation (S.D.) by a 3-2 final.
Concordia paraded around the bases on Wednesday (March 11), totaling 31 runs on 33 hits in wins over Michigan-Dearborn and Fisher. Hhana Haro and the Bulldogs (11-1) have won eight in a row.
Hhana Haro stayed hot at the plate, Zoe Flores whirled a shutout in the circle and the winning streak continued for Concordia softball. The Bulldogs are 9-1 after taking wins over Carlow and Hannibal LaGrange.
After a slow start on Sunday (March 8), the Bulldogs regrouped and defeated Lawrence Tech and Florida National as they began their spring break trip. Concordia is 7-1 overall.
Featured StoryA group of newcomers added some speed and athleticism to a roster already loaded with proven veterans. The results were impressive this fall for a Concordia softball team in good position to compete at the to of the GPAC.
Featured StoryThe 2005 Bulldog softball team will officially join the Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 27. Guided by head coach Frank Greene, the '05 squad captured the program's first GPAC regular-season title.
Featured StoryThe 2019 Bulldogs won 70 percent of their games and placed third in the GPAC. It was a positive step in the first season of head coach Shawn Semler's tenure. Concordia hopes it's just a start.
Featured StoryWith practice underway, the Concordia softball program now looks ahead to its season opening doubleheader set for Feb. 15 at MidAmerica Nazarene. Shawn Semler enters his first season as Bulldog head coach.
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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.
Featured StoryThe 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.
Featured StoryHead 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.
Featured StoryComing 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.
Featured StoryKenna 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.
Featured StorySaid 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."
