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.
A 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.
The 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.
The 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.
With 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.
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."