Concordia notched its 30th win of 2017 by topping College of Saint Mary, 9-3, in a single, seven-inning game on Wednesday night. All five seniors in uniform contributed significantly to the victory.
A group of six seniors will be honored as part of senior day festivities on Wednesday. The second place Bulldogs will close the regular season this week as they continue their bid for a top two finish in the GPAC.
As part of the crucial stretch run, the Concordia softball team split Saturday's home conference doubleheader with visiting Mount Marty. The Bulldogs took the first game, 7-4, behind the hot bat of Leah Kalkwarf.
Concordia softball has caught fire at the right time and now owns a seven-game win streak after Tuesday's doubleheader sweep at Midland. Leah Kalkwarf extended her hitting streak to 11 with another strong performance.
One road and one home doubleheader make up this week's schedule for the surging Concordia softball team. The Bulldogs enter the week having won 13 of their last 16 games. They sit in second place in the GPAC.
Up against a fellow 2015 national qualifier, Concordia earned a doubleheader sweep of visiting Kansas Wesleyan on Thursday. Leah Kalkwarf extended her hitting streak to nine for the Bulldogs (26-10).
The red hot bat of Leah Kalkwarf has helped Concordia softball win 11 of its last 14 games. The Bulldogs will be back at Plum Creek Park on Thursday (April 13) to host Kansas Wesleyan in this week's lone doubleheader.
Michaela Woodward covered every inning in the circle, Taryn Thomas shined with the bat and the Concordia softball team took care of business with a doubleheader sweep at Dakota Wesleyan on Saturday.
A dramatic comeback allowed the Concordia softball team to split with 10th-ranked Morningside at Plum Creek Park on Thursday evening. Leah Kalkwarf played the role of hero for the Bulldogs (22-10, 6-4 GPAC).
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.
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.